Florida LLC Company

Florida LLC Company Formation

Florida is the southernmost contiguous state and the 4th largest economy in the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The Miami metropolitan area is Florida’s most populous urban area and has the second largest International Financial Industry in the US, second only to New York City. Tallahassee city is the state’s capital.

Florida’s infrastructure and business-friendly tax policies are consistently recognized among the nation’s best and have attracted the headquarters operations of many nationally ranked companies. Florida is also a global leader in international trade and foreign direct investment ($158 billion in 2013). Florida is also a major gateway for merchandise trade between North America and Latin America. Forty percent of all U.S. exports to Latin America pass through Florida.

A Florida LLC Company is not considered a tax haven company; however, it has the same advantages as one of them.

As a non-US resident, your Florida LLC Company, known as ‘Florida LLC Company’ for short in this context, will only be taxed in the US on income from US sources, meaning that income from other countries will not be taxed by the US.

Advantages of Florida LLC Company:

Florida is considered a business-friendly tax area with well-developed legal system;

Florida LLC will only be taxed in the US on income from US sources;

0% Corporation tax – There is no withholding tax on interest, dividends and royalty, no capital gains tax in Florida for non-US residents;

There are no restrictions on foreign Directors or Shareholders;

No paid up capital requirement.

Interim dividends distribution is allowed. Distribution to foreign entities or individuals are not taxed in Florida;

Nominee services are available;

Board Meetings can be held anywhere in the world.

Summary of Florida LLC Company and main characteristics:

General Information
Type of companyLimited Liability Company (LLC). All entities formed under this particular legislation must use LLC at the end of their company name.
Corporate LegislationThe Florida Department of State is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the Florida Corporate Statutes.
TaxationCorporation Tax – 0%
Tax on Dividends – 0%

No withholding tax on interest, dividends and royalty, no capital gains tax
CurrencyStandard Currency USD
Paid up capital requirementLLC Companies don’t have a paid up capital requirement. The initial investment to the company is made by its members (shareholders) after the company is incorporated and when operations are initiated.
Time zoneGMT-4
Directors
Minimum no. required1 (Manager)
Local Director requiredNo
Location of MeetingsAnywhere
Shareholders
Minimum no. required1 (Member)
Location of MeetingsAnywhere
Company Secretary
RequiredLLC Companies don’t generally have Secretaries.
Local Secretary requiredNo
Registered office requiredYes
Share Capital
Standard CurrencyUSD
Standard Authorized Capital1,000 USD
Minimum paid up capitalNo
Accounting Requirements
Preparation of accountsNo
Requirement for auditNo
Accounts public accessibleNo
Requirement to file Annual ReturnNo
Further Information
Bearer sharesNo
ConfidentialityYes
Nominee servicesAvailable
Need to travelNo
ApostilleYes, Hague Convention 1961
OwnersIndividuals or Corporate

Register your Florida LLC Company

Florida LLC Company Formation – with all services included for the first year: € 2000;

Certificate of Incorporation;

Memorandum and Articles of Association;

Appointment of Director(s), Distribution of Shares, Minutes, Resolutions in accordance with banks requirements;

Share Certificate(s);
Authorized Share Capital of USD 1,000;

Local Registered Office Address;

Registered Agent;

Preparation & Filing of Annual Return;

Personal manager assistance for the entire period.

Renewal Fee after one year – with all services included for the next year: 1400

Local Registered Office Address;

Registered Agent;

Personal manager assistance for the entire period.

Nominee Director – Individual or Corporate as per client’s request: € 850

Nominee Shareholder – Individual or Corporate as per client’s request: € 650

Power of Attorney – General / Special PoA Notary Legalized with Apostille, in accordance official institutions and with banks requirements: € 500

Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille, in accordance with official institutions and banks requirements: € 450

Certificate of Incumbency with Apostille, in accordance with official institutions and banks requirements: € 450

Legalization of Documents:

  • Document Notarization per document: € 500
  • Bundle of documents Notarization;
  • Document Apostillation per document;
  • Bundle of documents Apostillation.

Company Seal: € 100

Company Rubber Stamp: € 150

Bank Account opening service – Quotation based on each particular case;

Compliance Service – After Company Incorporation Services – new persons, legal entities, annual compliance review: € 75/hour

Accounting & Bookkeeping – Quotation based on each particular case.

If you are interested in company formation in Florida, you can contact us any time.

Starting fee:

2,000.00

  • Further optional services