Legitimize Your Business in Florida in 3 Easy Steps

Researching "how to legitimize your business in Florida" may not have you feeling the "pop the bubbly" business launch vibes. But hold that cork--we're here to break it down for you in 3 easy steps you can take today, all before the champagne gets warm. ;-) Ready to get legit? You're busy, excited, and ready to get down to it. We're with ya! So let's dive right in.

Legitimize Your Business in Florida Step 1: Apply for your EIN at IRS.gov

You may be wondering...what even is an EIN? An EIN is an Employer Identification Number. These are issued for tax administration purposes. To apply, you'll head to IRS.gov and fill out the online questionnaire. It's a 5 step application that takes less then 15 minutes. The best part? You'll receive your EIN immediately after finishing the application!

Step 2: Visit County/City Website for Business License and Sales Tax Info

This is the "crossing your t's and dotting your i's" part of legitimizing your business. Diving into this will ensure you're operating correctly when it comes to taxes. Yes, we know it can be daunting. But once you did this read through, it's second nature/ Plus, it's far less daunting to tackle this and have a good handle on understanding it, rather than unintentionally making mistakes to be unveiled during tax season. Iron everything out now so it's wrinkle free now and later!

Step 3: Visit Sunbiz.org to File for Your Corporate/DBA Status

And...that's that! See? We don't want to call it "easy", because we know you're working super super hard. So instead we will say, "Simple as 1, 2, 3!" It's totally doable (and definitely necessary ;-) ) to take these steps to legitimize your business. And what we want to reminds you of is: you're never alone. In the triumphs and in the trenches of being a business owner, we're with you and for you, always.

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