Florida, USA: LLC Company Registration – Florida Business Setup
- Register your Company in Florida in 5 to 7 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
5 simple steps are needed to incorporate your company in Florida
Complete our application form - Florida
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Incorporate your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully incorporated subject to local authority approval.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Florida Offshore Company Formation
Good to Know
Florida, also known as the “Sunshine State”, has the 3rd largest population and 4th largest economy in the United States. If it were a country, it would rank as the 18th largest in the world. Miami, Florida’s largest metropolitan area, has the second largest International Financial Industry in the US, second only to New York City.
Florida offshore companies are not allowed to operate in the USA. If you would like to use your Florida Company in the USA, please refer to the following link
Main Characteristics of a Florida Offshore Company
Governing corporate legislation
Limited Liability Company (LLC). All companies incorporated under this particular legislation must use LLC at the end of their name.
Governing Authority For Companies
The Florida Department of State is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the Florida Corporate Statutes.
Information published relating to company officers
The names of company managers appear on public record. Nominee officers can be used to avoid the client’s name appearing.
Accounting requirement
No accounting/reporting requirements, provided that there are no transactions in the United States or with US persons.
Taxation
No tax of any kind provided that there the company does not operate in the US and that its owners are not American Citizens.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Legislation
Very modern, efficient and tax friendly corporate laws.
Standard currency
US$
Time to form
Florida has an efficient Registry: 3 to 4 days formation time (upon validation of your identification documents).
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with an excellent reputation (USA).
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT -4
Secretary required
Limited Liability Companies do not commonly have Secretaries.
Paid up capital requirement
Liability Companies do not commonly have a paid up capital requirement. The initial investment to the company is usually made by its shareholders after the company is incorporated and at the time when operations are initiated.
Renewal Date
May 1st / each year
Basis of legal System
Under US Legal System
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 Manager and 1 Member (shareholder).
Bearer shares
Bearer shares not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of a Florida Offshore Company
A certified copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Florida Offshore Company, ideal for:
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* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
28-Nov-2023
Good services and very comfortable!
Good services and very comfortable!
25-Oct-2023
Our client relationship manager was very helpful in helping us navigate the pre-incorporation due diligence process, and our inquiries were answered in a timely manner.
Our client relationship manager was very helpful in helping us navigate the pre-incorporation due diligence process, and our inquiries were answered in a timely manner.
27-Apr-2023
Excellent service with full support throughout the process, with quick and clear communication at all times.
Excellent service with full support throughout the process, with quick and clear communication at all times.
08-Mar-2023
The progress of my new company was delayed more than I expected.
The progress of my new company was delayed more than I expected.
08-Mar-2023
Always on hand for help and assistance, and helped us no end in the process of incorporating our business, would be very happy to recommend to others.
Always on hand for help and assistance, and helped us no end in the process of incorporating our business, would be very happy to recommend to others.
Florida is home to many international and USA-based companies that have learned to take advantage of the state's highly favourable tax policies for companies and individuals and its business-friendly climate. Florida consitently ranks as one of the best states in the US for conducting business. This also makes it a popular destination for company formation.
If you are interested in incorporating in Florida, you can register your company online and follow our streamlined 5-step process. Registration can be completed in a few days after validating your documents.
