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    Business Formation and Incorporation Services in Jacksonville

    You put a great deal of yourself into your business, so choosing and structuring the right entity is essential. Our incorporation services in Jacksonville help you decide which structure is right for you, then walk you through each step of setting up your company properly. Schedule an appointment today.

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    Your New Business Advisor in Jacksonville

    Common business structures include the sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, S corporation, and C corporation. Each comes with different tax and legal rules. At Tilbrook CPA, we compare your options side by side and recommend the form that best suits your goals. We serve Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 477-3369 for more information.

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    Business Registration Made Simple

    Our goal is to make business formation simple for you and your partners. Through in-depth consultations, we learn your goals and tailor our advice. From tax planning to business plans and financing, we do it all. Our services include:

    • Entity selection and formation
    • Business structure and tax optimization
    • New business consulting and business plans
    • Financing advice and lender-ready projections
    • Bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax setup
    • Cash flow monitoring and advice
    Financial advisor comparing tax implications of C-Corp, S-Corp, and LLC business entities
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    Forming a Company in Florida: We Can Help

    There is more to forming a company than picking a name and building a website. We guide you through each step:

    • Choose your entity type and confirm your name is available on Sunbiz
    • File articles of organization or incorporation with the Florida Division of Corporations
    • Appoint a registered agent with a Florida street address
    • Get your federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS
    • Open separate business bank and merchant accounts
    • Register for Florida sales tax and reemployment tax if they apply
    • Obtain local business tax receipts from your city and county
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    We Help You Manage Company Registration Costs

    Forming and maintaining a company comes with fees. Our accountants break them down for you, help you budget for them, and track deadlines so nothing is missed. Here are the most common costs you will face:

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    State Filing Fees (replaces "First Year Franchise Tax Prepayment")

    Florida charges a filing fee for articles of organization or incorporation, plus a fee to designate your registered agent. Florida has no franchise tax, but C corporations may owe Florida corporate income tax once they earn a profit.

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    Attorney and Professional Fees

    Working with an attorney and an experienced CPA helps make sure your company is formed correctly, with operating agreements or bylaws that protect the owners. We coordinate with your attorney so legal and tax decisions line up.

    New business owners meeting with Tilbrook CPA advisory team to establish legal tax and financial compliance
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    Annual Report and Maintenance Fees

    Florida companies must file an annual report with the Division of Corporations between January 1 and May 1 each year. You also need to keep a registered agent and stay current with federal and state tax filings.

    Request Our Incorporation and New Business Advisor Services Today

    Looking for a new business advisor or incorporation services? Our experienced CPA offers clear advice and support through every step of these often complicated processes. Call (904) 477-3369 or email jim@tilbrookcpa.com to set up a consultation or ask a question. We look forward to hearing from you.

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    Should I form an LLC or a corporation in Florida?

    An LLC offers flexibility and liability protection with simple tax reporting. A corporation may suit companies that plan to raise outside investment. Many owners form an LLC and later elect S corporation tax treatment.

    When profit is high enough that the payroll tax savings outweigh the cost of running payroll and filing a separate return. We run the numbers with you.

    Yes, if you have employees, operate as a partnership or corporation, or want a business bank account. The IRS issues EINs for free.

    Reports filed after May 1 generally carry a $400 late fee for for-profit companies, and the state can administratively dissolve a company that does not file.

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