Choose Florida to start your business
Choose Florida
More and more entrepreneurs choose Florida and more particularly Orlando to develop their business.
Setting up a business in the United States is not something you can improvise, you have to weigh the pros and cons and take an interest in the potential tax optimization that could result from it.
Fact! The decision to set up in America has been made, you are now hesitating as to the choice of the state in which you will set up your company.
As many choices as there are states!
Your choice is between two states: Florida or Delaware.
In both cases, Florida and Delaware offer zero income tax.
However, these two states have many differences. To know:
1- If you choose Florida to locate your business then you will benefit from a physical address for your offices which will allow you to open a bank account locally much more easily and quickly
2- Having your company in Florida means benefiting from the notoriety of this state and its good image. Delaware suffers from the image of a tax haven that is associated with it. Read here: Why you should avoid Delaware.
3- It is true that the cost of creating a company in Florida is higher than a company in Delaware, but this difference is that of banking and fiscal tranquility!
Do not hesitate to contact us to validate that Florida is the right place for your business needs.
Your final choice is to start your business in Florida
Why Florida, why Orlando
In the USA, Florida is known to be one of the favorite destinations for Europeans and Quebecers.
The main reason is the time difference. Indeed, there is only 6 hours time difference with Europe which is very advantageous to do business with European companies. One should also not neglect the daily flights between the USA and Europe.
If expatriates choose Florida, it is not by chance. Indeed, in general, the cost of living is much lower than in New York for example. Also, the economy as well as the tax rates are much more advantageous which offers more benefits for foreign entrepreneurs.
Finally, with rates of return much higher than other major U.S. cities, Florida is the ideal place to start a business.
Studying the American market
Before starting a business in the U.S., make sure you have done a preliminary study to validate the viability of your business. Many companies close after only a few months because they did not know the market.
If you prepare your installation and if you do your market research correctly you could quickly start generating very large profits. Indeed, the state of Florida is known to host some of the biggest American companies: Burger King, Disneyland, etc.
This is why early research is more than essential to the success of your business.
Choosing the LLC in Florida
Once the idea is found and studied, it is time to choose the legal structure and to start the administrative steps to incorporate your company. The most common legal form used by expatriates is the LLC. (See the article on LLC).
The LLC is the quickest and easiest form of incorporation in the US to create a company. This type of structure is the ideal choice for start-ups and medium-sized companies.
It should be noted that Florida has one of the lowest taxes in the United States, which makes it the ideal place to do business.
Taxes in Florida
There is no state income tax in Florida. There is only a 5.5% sales tax.
If you are not resident in the USA and you have an LLC, this type of company is tax transparent (it is not the company that is taxed but its partners).
This is why this destination is favored by entrepreneurs but not only, retirees also come to enjoy the sun and the tax advantages of living in Florida.
Florida, an excellent asset for your business
Florida has an excellent reputation in the business world. Although the income tax is zero and the rest of the taxes are low, the state of Florida is not on any of the OECD’s risk lists. It is therefore possible to manage your company from the USA or from abroad.
If you are ready to take the plunge, our firm offers its assistance for the creation and administrative follow-up of your company in the USA. We are registered as a Registered Agent and can therefore represent your company on American soil with the American authorities.
In the eyes of the law, we are your legal representative.
But not only that, in addition to this Registered Agent mandate, we can also take care of your company’s accounting in order to comply with American standards.
Contact our Orlando office at support@merritt.group .
Everything about the LLC in the US
What does this acronym refer to, which you must have come across dozens of times when talking about setting up a company in the USA?
Is it the best legal structure to consider, what are the advantages?
Let’s discover together the contours of this legal structure very appreciated by foreign entrepreneurs.
What is an LLC in the United States?
The acronym LLC stands for Limited Liability Company and is used for limited liability companies in the United States. Since the liability is limited, this means that the members of an LLC are by definition protected. They will not be held personally liable for the debts of the company.
Choosing an LLC is the easiest way to start your business in the United States. Indeed, the LLC is the lightest legal form to create a company there.
But not only that, the LLC offers many advantages for its owners in terms of taxes, profits and losses.
An LLC is a hybrid model between the corporation – for its limited liability, and the partnership – for its flexible organization.
A little history
Originally, there were 3 types of legal structures to start a business in the United States: the sole proprietorship, the partnership and the corporation. It was not until 1977 that the LLC was invented in the state of Wyoming to meet a new economic and business need.
It was only after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gave its approval that all other states legalized the creation of LLCs in their states.
But for what purpose? There was a need to create a structure that could be managed and taxed as a partnership while protecting the members from potential liabilities and losses as if it were a corporation.
Also, the law initially stated that an LLC had to have at least two members. It is now possible for an LLC to be composed of only one member.
What are the advantages of an LLC?
If you choose the LLC to start your business, you must keep in mind the advantages of this type of legal structure.
Possibility of not being resident in the USA
- Any foreigner can open an LLC in the USA without being a resident of the USA. You can open your LLC and live abroad.
Legal protection against debts
- Personal: with an LLC, your business debtors cannot affect you personally. Your assets are therefore protected;
- Professional: this is the only type of corporation that prevents personal lawsuits and debtors from liquidating your business in response to a judgment.
Flexibility
- Unlike other structures, the LLC is much more flexible and less expensive. This is a boon for Entrepreneurs.
Transparent taxation
- The income and expenses of an LLC are distributed to its members (the term “member” is used in an LLC, not a partner or shareholder) and thus the members avoid double taxation at the corporate and member level.
Taxation can be zero in the US if the company is considered as non-ETBUS (“Engaged in a Trade or Business in the US“). Don’t forget that it is not the company but its members who are taxed in their country of residence. This only concerns the so-called active income.
No limit on the number of partners
- It is possible to have as many partners as you want with an LLC in Florida, USA
More advantages to discover HERE.
How many partners for the LLC?
It is quite possible to create an LLC by being the only owner, just as it is possible to create a company with several members.
It should be noted that in order to benefit from zero taxation in the USA, it is strongly advised to have only one member (this simplifies the procedures for tax exemption in the USA). Thus, for federal tax purposes, you are considered a disregarded entity.
Members of an LLC can be individuals or corporations.
Is it possible for a foreigner to form an LLC in the US?
A foreigner can legitimately form an LLC in the United States. There are no restrictions on foreigners forming LLCs in the US.
A non-US resident is therefore free to form an LLC under the laws of the state in which he or she will form the business.
Create your company in the USA today
For your project, we strongly recommend you to choose the LLC in Florida. We do not propose the creation of company in Delaware, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming because it is usually impossible to open a bank account in the USA for companies registered in this state (more information on this article).
We therefore recommend Florida, which offers the same advantages while having a better image, and which especially allows to open a bank account on the spot.
For several years, we have been helping many entrepreneurs to create their LLC in the USA.
We invite you to contact us if you need more information about creating an LLC in the State of Florida in Orlando.
Our team can prepare a free, no-obligation quote that best suits your needs.
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Everything you need to know about the company seal in the USA
Within your company, you may need to use a tampon.
How to use a company stamp correctly is one of the dilemmas you may face if your company has lots of documents to decide on.
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What is a seal?
A corporate stamp is a way to confirm that a document is certified and accepted by all parties involved in the decision making. It is considered as the signature or official mark of the company. A company stamp will include:
– The name of the registered company
– The year of incorporation
– The state in which it was legally deposited
The company stamp should only be used with the permission of company officers. When the company stamp is affixed to a document, the signature of the Manager may also be required.
Traditionally, sealing wax has been used to imprint the stamp on company documents. More common today is the use of two metal plates engraved with the company stamp. The embossing leaves a clear mark on the paper when the plates are pressed firmly together. Alternatively, the stamp can be affixed using an ink pad and rubber stamp. It can also be digitized, this is called an “e-seal”.
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When might you need a company stamp?
Important documents that might require a company stamp are:
– Employment contract
– Agreements with suppliers
– Sales contracts
– Minutes of meetings
– Leases
– Loan documents
– Government requests
– Legal documents
– Membership certificates
– Share certificates
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Is a company stamp necessary today?
As many businesses change over time and transactions take place electronically, the company’s stamp is used less and less. Some states will now recognize the signature of an individual who has been authorized to act on behalf of the company rather than a company stamp. This is the case with Florida.