STEPS FOR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS: Determine your type of business entity Name your business File proper forms for your type of business Obtain a federal indentification number from the IRS Acquire additional registrations or licenses if needed Set up bookkeeping service

RESOURCE LINKS Apply for Federal ID Number at: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/sa_vign/newFormSS4.do   Register Florida Business at:   http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/eservices/apps/register/