How to Get Your Florida Business License 

Are you looking to start up your own contracting business? You don’t just need a contractor’s license, you need a business license, as well. At Licenses, Etc., we are a Florida contracting licensing company, and we have packages to help our contractors start their own businesses.   

Our package is tailored specially to the construction industry. Here is what we do for you:  

• Research the desired company name for availability with the state  
• Fill out Corporation or LLC forms and filing with the state’s Division of Corporations  

• Acquire an EIN using SS4 form from the IRS  
• Prepare a 2553 (S-corp) document  
• Stock / Membership certificate(s)  
• Sample Bylaws and Organizational Meeting Minutes  
• Professionally organize corporate documents provided electronically  

• Apply for your Workers Compensation exemption (Per person state fee is additional)  
• Fill out your Local Business Tax/Occupational License form  
• Fill out forms to Register your state license with the local municipality.  

If your company plans to do business in a state or states other than your state of incorporation, you may need to register in those states. This process is called foreign qualification. 

Our Foreign Qualification package is specially tailored to the construction industry. Here is what’s included: 

• Researching the desired company name for availability with the state 
• Filling out Corp/LLC forms and filing with the state’s Division of Corporations 
• Procuring the appropriate forms from the home state 
• Local Business Tax form 
• Worker’s Comp. exemption form 

• Professionally organized corporate documents provided electronically 

And, if you need a Registered Agent in Florida, we can do that for you as well. We got you covered! 

Besides getting your business license, you need to plan your business strategy, business plan, think about loan programs and other financing options, make sure you’re getting all the proper licenses, get a construction bond, get familiar with construction regulations (safety, occupational health), look for labor, and look for online resources to help you.   

We can help you become a corporation or an LLC. You can apply for the licensure yourself, but there is lots of paperwork, deadlines, and guidelines that are easily to do incorrectly or miss. You don’t want to make a mistake or miss something. After all, this is important. We can have your new business formed, officially, in two to three days at a fraction of the cost. Our knowledge and expertise in the construction business licensing industry will save you time and money in the long run.  
Get started on launching your business today. If you’re looking to get your Florida business  license, we can help you get through the contractor licensing process fast. Ready to work with a Florida contractor licensing company? To get started on the process, call us at 239-777-1028.