
Get Your Start in Florida
Starting a small business in Florida has never been easier. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 5.5 million new businesses were launched in America in 2023, and SimplifyLLC ranked the Sunshine State as the #2 best state to start a new business. A combination of favorable tax rates, an influx of educated talent, and an increase in consumer spending make the state of Florida a leading ecosystem for economic development.
Getting Started in Florida

Business Friendly Tax Climate
Florida small businesses benefit from the state’s competitive tax climate. A maximum corporate tax rate of 5.5% allows small business owners to save more and reinvest in future growth. Companies may also be eligible for additional exemptions to extend savings further.

Highly Educated Talent Pool
Part of any business’s success is the quality of its employees. Start-ups looking to build impactful teams can find the talent they need here. Florida is ranked #1 for higher education and has a talent pool of highly educated young professionals and experienced industry leaders.

Access to Millions of Customers
Reaching the right customers is easy in Florida. Over 23 million potential customers call Florida home, making it easy to reach your audience. Florida is also uniquely positioned to reach customers on a national and global level, with a logistics infrastructure of highways, airports, and seaports designed to make the shipping and receiving of goods a breeze.
Additional Resources
Minority Business Resource Center
Tap into resources curated for minority-owned businesses, including consulting, certifications and connections to local and regional groups and associations.
FPL Small Business Tool
FPL’s Small Business Tool can help you get started. The tool allows you to identify and map potential customers, suppliers, demographics and labor force; benchmark yourself against the competition and more.
35 Mules
35 Mules is the first in-house innovation hub backed by a global energy leader. 35 Mules provides startups of any stage and industry with subject matter expertise, business services, world-class facilities, access to leadership and entrepreneurial coaching, and more.
Florida SBDC
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides access to no-cost consulting, affordable and high-quality resources, innovative tools, and the knowledge of a diverse network of small business experts.

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