Fort Lauderdale Formation Guide

Form a S-Corp
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale is a hub for marine, tourism, and real estate industries in South Florida.

Start Your Fort Lauderdale S-Corp, Free

$70

state filing fee

~12 minutes

on Beezsplit

182,760

population

Why Fort Lauderdale

Starting a business in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a hub for marine, tourism, and real estate industries in South Florida. With a population of 182,760, Fort Lauderdale offers a strong local market for S-Corp businesses. Florida S-Corps pay no state personal income tax. Combined with S-Corp self-employment tax savings, Florida is one of the most tax-efficient states for owner-operators.

Included

What you get

Articles of Incorporation

Bylaws

IRS Form 2553

EIN Application

Best for: Florida-based consultants, real estate professionals, contractors

Compliance

Florida S-Corp requirements

•IRS Form 2553 filed within 75 days

•Annual report ($150, due May 1)

•Registered agent required

Also available in Florida

Not based in Fort Lauderdale? You can form your S-Corp from anywhere.

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Ready to form your Fort Lauderdale S-Corp?

~12 minutes from start to finish. No hidden fees.