CWI Underwriters Blog

Are you considering starting a business in Florida? You will need to think through a number of steps before you can “set up shop” and decide on the type of Florida business insurance you need to buy to suit your business's needs. According to the information portal State of Florida, you need to complete the following before you can start business in the state.

Think of a name: The name you choose should be unique and describe accurately the type of business you will be conducting.

Decide on the type of business: Will you be a sole trader or work in a partnership? Other options are to register your company as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC).

Register your company: Whatever type of company you decide to run, you are required to register this with the state and county and have a bank account for the business's operation.

Having taken these steps it is then important to shop around for the type of Florida business insurance to suit your company's needs. This will depend a great deal on the type of business you intend to conduct. For more information on your business's insurance needs, contact one of our agents to arrange a consultation.

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