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New Business InformationDoing Business in Metro Orlando T hinking of opening a business in Central Florida? The following information should be a big help, and point you in the right direction. If you have any questions contact : MOLI
Agencies Assisting Small BusinessSmall Business Development CenterThe SBDC offer seminars, workshops, and free group and individual consultations for your particular business questions. Assistance is given on new business formulation, basic business problems and in-depth analysis. All consultations are in strict confidence. Contact:Small Business Development Center of the College of Business Administration, UCF PO Box 161530 Orlando 32816-1530 407-823-5554. Enterprise Florida, Inc.300 North Orange Ave.Orlando, FL 32801 Enterprise Florida is a partnership between Florida's government and business leaders. It is the principal economic development organization for the State of Florida. It has several programs that specifically target Florida's small business. For informaiton see their website at: www.floridabusiness.com Florida Department of Commerce800-342-0771You can receive the New Business Guide & Checklist by calling this number. Small Business AdministrationU.S. government agency which gives financial and managerial assistance to the businessperson. Contact:Small Business Administration, Jacksonville District Office 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite 100B Jacksonville 32256 Loan information (904) 443-1900: 800-827-5722 in Washington, D.C. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)A volunteer organization which will advise and assist the new business at no fee (except out-of-pocket expenses). Contact:SCORE Federal Building, Suite 455 Orlando 32801 407-648-6476 Black Business Investment Fund of Central FloridaProvides assistance to black-owned businesses. Contact:315 E, Robinson St., Suite 655 Orlando 32801, 407-649-4780 Orlando Minority Business Development CenterProvides assistance to minority-owned businesses. Contact:132 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 211 Orlando, 32801 407-422-6234 Minority Business EnterpriseProvides minority certification for the city of Orlando. Contact:400 S. Orange Ave, 7th Floor Orlando 32801 407-246-2674 Greater Florida Minority Development Council Inc.120 University Park Drive, Suite 170Winter Park 32792 407-679-4147 Minority Women Business Enterprise Office201 S. Rosalind Ave. PO Box 1393Orlando, 32802-1393 407-836-7317
Registration InformationOccupational LicensesEvery business requires an occupational license from the municipality where the business is located. The fees and requirements differ for each city. There are 200 business classifications, so you must contact the city you will be doing business in for the requirements and fees for your business.
Corporations:Corporation charters can be filed with the :Secretary of State's Office Division of Corporations 409 E. Gaines St., George Firestone Building PO Box 6327, Tallahassee 32314 904-487-6052. Non-incorporated Businesses:If the business will be other than a corporation, you must register the name you will be doing business under, your fictitious name. For information on how to do that call:904-487-6058, or write : Fictitious Name Registration Section Division of Corporations, Department of State PO Box 6327, Tallahassee 32314 Legal Advertising
Special Business LicensesFood Service or Tourist LodgingIf the business will involve food service to the public or will provide lodging for tourists (defined as any person not a resident for six months), check with the Florida Hotel & Restaurant Commission for an inspection and license, and with the County Health Department for an inspection.Florida State Division of Hotels and Restaurants5600 Diplomat Circle, Suite 116Orlando 32801 Orange County Health DepartmentPO Box 3187Orlando 32802 407-623-1060 GasolineCheck with the Florida Revenue Commission to apply for a Gasoline Dealer's License if the business will involve the sale of gasoline.Revenue Department/Sales Tax Division541 S. Orlando Ave., Suite 301Maitland 32751 407-623-1141 Alcoholic BeveragesCheck with the State Beverage Department to apply for a beverage license if alcoholic beverages are to be sold, or if the business will be conducted as a wholesaler or distributing agent for cigarettes.Florida State Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Division5600 Diplomat Circle, Suite 118Orlando 32801 407-623-1056
Government ServicesFlorida Department of Revenue541 S. Orlando Ave, Suite 301Maitland 32751 407-623-1141 www.fcn.state.fl.us/dor
Chambers of Commerce
City HallsCity of Orlando, City Hall1 City Commons, 400 S. Orange Ave.Orlando 32801-3302 407-246-2674 City of Altamonte Springs, City Hall225 Newburyport Ave.Altamonte Springs, 32701 407-830-3800 City of Apopka, City Hall175 E. Main St., Apopka407-889-1700 City of Casselberry, City Hall407-263-3900City of Kissimmee, City Hall101 N. Church St., Kissimmee407-847-2821 City of Lake Mary, City Hall100 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary407-324-3000 City of Longwood, City Hall175 Warren Ave., Longwood407-260-3440 City of Maitland, City Hall1776 Independence Lane, Maitland407-539-6200 City of Oviedo, City Hall400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo407-366-7000 City of St. Cloud, City Hall1300 Ninth St., St. Cloud407-892-2161 City of Sanford, City Hall300 N. Park Ave., Sanford407-330-5600 City of Winter Park, City Hall500 S. Park Ave, Winter Park407-623-3292 City of Winter Springs, City Hall1126 E. State Rd 434, Winter Springs407-327-1800 US Department of Commerce - 904-232-2796International Trade: Virginia Krivis - 407-648-6235
TaxesState -Obtain a state sales tax number from the:State Revenue Department Florida Sales Tax Division 1241 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 32751 407-623-1141 FederalThe IRS has information and workshops on the preparation of small business taxes. They will explain the Small Business Tax Kit. CONTACT:IRS 80 N. Hughey Ave., Room 398 Federal Building, Orlando 32801 800-829-1040 (for questions) or 800-829-3676 (to order tax forms/publications). Federal I.D. numbers can be obtained by calling 404-455-2360. You must have a completed SS4 application in hand.
Other Sources of InformationBanks That Handle SBA Loans
Professional Employment Network 3421 Lawton Road, Orlando 407-897-2886 Trade Associations found in the Encyclopedia of Associations
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