This guide covers Florida business formation essentials: choosing the right entity, filing with Sunbiz, meeting annual report deadlines, securing licenses, and protecting your brand with trademarks, agreements, and compliance.
Florida business formation errors—wrong entity choice, filing mistakes, missing operating agreements, fund commingling, and missed annual reports—can cause legal and financial risks; expert guidance is crucial.
Florida entrepreneurs should follow 12 legal steps before forming a company, including choosing the right entity, filing with Sunbiz, drafting operating agreements, protecting trademarks and trade secrets, ensuring employment law compliance, and reviewing contracts and leases.