How do I register my corporation in Florida?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Mar 24, 2026
How to Form a Corporation in Florida
- Choose a Corporate Name.
- Prepare and File Certificate of Incorporation.
- Appoint a Registered Agent.
- Prepare Corporate Bylaws.
- Appoint Directors and Hold Board Meeting.
- Issue Stock.
- File Annual Report.
- Obtain an EIN.
How do I contact Sunbiz?
If you regularly submit documents to our office and have an interest in establishing a Prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account, call us at 850.245. 6939 to get started.
What’s the number for the state of Florida?
Florida was repeatedly contested by Spain and Great Britain, before being ceded to the U.S. in 1819; it was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.
How do I get a Florida FEI number?
You must submit an SS-4 form to the Internal Revenue Service to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number or determine if your business entity is required to have one. You may reach the IRS by calling 1-800-829-4933 or visiting their web site
What is business to serve as RA?
In United States business law, a registered agent (also known as a resident agent, statutory agent, or agent for service of process) is a business or individual designated to receive service of process (SOP) when a business entity is a party in a legal action such as a lawsuit or summons.
Who can be incorporators only?
The incorporators may be composed of any combination of natural person(s), SEC-registered partnership(s), SEC-registered domestic corporation(s) or association(s), as well as foreign corporation(s). Incorporators who are natural persons must be of legal age and must sign the Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws.
Who is 1 of the senators of Florida?
The state is currently represented by Republicans Marco Rubio (serving since 2011) and Rick Scott (serving since 2019).
How much is a EIN number in Florida?
You can apply for an EIN free of charge, although some websites offer to process your application for anywhere between $75 to $150. The quickest ways to get your EIN is by phone or online. Faxing can take four days (or longer if you don’t provide a return fax number), and mailing can take up to four weeks.
