Whenever you form a new corporation, whether a business or non-profit organization, in Florida, you are given benefits. Some of these benefits include the following:

One, as a stockholder, a director, or an officer, you are not held liable for the losses of the corporation. Therefore, your personal assets cannot be seized to compensate your creditors.

Two, you are guaranteed not to lose more than the investment you make in the corporation.

Three, you have the option to transfer your ownership to other parties, either as a whole or in partial.

Four, it is easier for you to set up a retirement fund under a corporation rather than as an individual.

Five, taxes are significantly lower for corporations than individuals.

Six, you can easily sell stocks or shares of the corporation to raise funds.

Seven, the lifespan of the corporation is not limited to the involvement of certain individuals.

Along with the benefits, a few of which are mentioned above, incorporating also has its share of responsibilities. The legal requirements do not end after you register the name of your corporation.

The process of incorporating in Florida requires you to apply to collect and/or report tax in Florida. You will have to specify the type of tax you are applying for, whether it is sales and use tax, solid waste fees and pollutants tax, use tax only, unemployment tax, gross receipts tax on electric power and gas, documentary stamp tax or communications services tax.

For the first two types of taxes, you have to pay $5 and $30 respectively. If you register online, fees are not necessary. You are not required to pay the $5 fee if your business is located outside Florida or if you are moving to another county but are currently staying in Florida.

You will also have to specify other business information, such as the dates of operation, if your business is not year-round; the legal name of the corporation and the owner's phone number; complete physical address and fax number; the directors of the corporation; and tax information.

When your corporation is already operational, you are required to file for a sales and use tax return. The general sales tax rate in Florida is 6 percent, but to ensure that you are paying the correct amount, refer to the sales tax rate table. Check to see if your corporation belongs to the correct bracket.

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