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Florida Division of Corporations
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Free Florida LLC & EIN Course
A free, beginner-friendly course that walks aspiring business owners through the basic steps involved in establishing a Florida business: forming an LLC and requesting an Employer Identification Number directly from the IRS.
Beginner-friendlyLearn at your paceNo course fee
Course curriculum
What you will learn.
Every step is explained in plain English so you can follow along and take action yourself.
- 1Introduction & preparationWhat to consider before forming your business.
- 2Choose your LLC nameNaming rules and how to check availability in Florida.
- 3File your Florida LLCArticles of Organization and the state filing process.
- 4Operating agreement basicsWhat it is and why it may be useful.
- 5Request your EIN from the IRSThe official IRS application process — at no charge.
- 6What comes nextRecords, banking, and staying compliant after formation.
Educational information only; not legal advice. Florida filing fees apply where charged by the state. An EIN is free when requested directly from the IRS.
Official resources
Learn from the source.
Use official government resources for current requirements, fees, and applications.
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IRS EIN information
Review EIN eligibility and apply directly through the IRS at no charge.
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Need individualized guidance?
Some businesses have additional licensing or tax requirements worth discussing.
Contact CCLG Tax Orlando →Why we offer it free
Entrepreneurship starts with a strong foundation.
CCLG Tax Orlando works with new business owners every tax season. Many of the costly mistakes we see happen in the first weeks, before anyone asked for guidance. This course is our way of helping Orlando entrepreneurs start on solid ground.
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Learn the process
Understand each step before spending money on it.
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Avoid unnecessary fees
Form your LLC with the state and request your EIN directly from the IRS at no charge.
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Build on solid ground
Start recordkeeping and tax habits that pay off in year one.