Florida: company formation
Limited Liability Company · Americas
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
LLC in Florida — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Natural access to the US and Latin American markets.
- Local banks accessible if you travel for the opening.
- Dense business ecosystem in Miami.
What it does not solve
- Real activity in Florida can create a US taxable establishment.
- State tax applies as soon as there is effective presence.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): irs.gov (to be checked)
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Fintechs, and local banks if you travel for the opening.
A Florida address combined with real activity in the state can create a US taxable establishment. To be weighed before choosing this state.
Our assessment for Florida; to be checked.
Desk in Miami, on quotation.
Our offer in Florida, internal catalogue.
Registration in Florida: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Source: dos.fl.gov
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Florida: what is specific to it
- The annual report is filed on Sunbiz between 1 January and 1 May; after that date, a late fee applies. Source: dos.fl.gov
- The LLC falls under the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act, Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes. Source: dos.fl.gov (to be checked)
- Florida levies no personal income tax; corporations pay the state corporate income tax. Source: floridarevenue.com (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Florida compared with Canada · Quebec and Paraguay
| Florida | Canada · Quebec | Paraguay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | LLC | Inc | SA · SRL |
| Corporate taxation | Same, plus state tax if there is effective presence | Depends on activity and shareholder residence | Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed |
| Share capital | Not established | Not established | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 5–7 days | 2 days | 3–4 months |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 999 € | from 4,990 € | from 5,690 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Canada · Quebec → · The page for Paraguay →
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Registered office and premises in Florida
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- State filing
- Operating agreement
- Obtaining the EIN
- Account and filing obligations
For Florida, the register is kept by Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) and the usual time is 5–7 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: US structure · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Florida: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Florida?
Company formation in Florida starts at 999 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Florida?
About 5–7 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Florida?
With the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) (source: dos.fl.gov).
What is the corporate tax rate in Florida?
Same, plus state tax if there is effective presence (data as of 21 September 2026; source: irs.gov; to be checked). Not tax advice.
Why set up a company in Florida?
Natural access to the US and Latin American markets. Local banks accessible if you travel for the opening. Dense business ecosystem in Miami.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Florida?
Real activity in Florida can create a US taxable establishment. State tax applies as soon as there is effective presence.
Florida or Canada · Quebec or Paraguay: where do our services start?
from 999 € in Florida; from 4,990 € in Canada · Quebec; from 5,690 € in Paraguay, excluding tax.
Florida or Canada · Quebec or Paraguay: how does corporate tax compare?
Florida, Same, plus state tax if there is effective presence; Canada · Quebec, Depends on activity and shareholder residence; Paraguay, Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed; to be checked.
Florida or Canada · Quebec or Paraguay: which is faster to register?
Florida in 5–7 days; Canada · Quebec in 2 days; Paraguay in 3–4 months, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →