How to open an LLC in Florida from abroad
Form your company in 5–15 days. No travel, no SSN. Sell-U handles everything.
Why Florida?
Florida combines reasonable costs, zero state income tax and the largest concentration of bilingual professionals in the country. If your clients or your team live in Latin America, it is the most practical state.
0% state income tax
Florida has no state income tax. Your LLC only pays at the federal level, and as a single-member non-resident that is usually $0 if you do not operate inside the US.
A natural hub for Latin America
Miami is the gateway to the US for Latin American founders. Bilingual banks, attorneys and CPAs, plus direct flights from across the region.
Solid asset protection
Florida has one of the strongest charging order laws in the country. Your personal assets stay protected if your LLC gets sued.
How to open your Florida LLC: step by step
You can do the whole process on your own. Steps 2 and 4 are where foreign founders get stuck the most, and that is exactly where Sell-U takes over.
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01
Choose your LLC name
It must end in "LLC" or "L.L.C." and be unique in Florida. Check availability on sunbiz.org. Optional reservation for $25 if you are not ready yet.
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Appoint a Florida Registered Agent
A person or company with a physical Florida address that receives legal mail. It cannot be you if you live outside the US.
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File the Articles of Organization
The document that creates your LLC, filed with the Florida Division of Corporations online or by mail.
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04
Get your EIN from the IRS
The Employer Identification Number is your company’s federal tax ID. Without an SSN you must file Form SS-4 by fax or mail. It takes 4–8 weeks if you do it yourself.
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05
Draft your Operating Agreement
It defines how your LLC runs: members, ownership percentages, decisions and distributions. It is not filed with the state, but banks and partners almost always ask for it.
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06
Open your bank account and start operating
With your LLC and EIN you can open an account with Mercury, Relay or Wise Business. Accept USD payments, connect Stripe and start invoicing.
What your LLC will cost you next year.
No hidden fees. These are the official costs and the market ranges for complementary services.
| Item | Details | Amount (USD) | Frequency |
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| Registered Agent | Required annual service for LLCs without a physical office in Florida. | $125 | Annual |
| Annual Report | Mandatory annual report, due May 1 every year. | $138.75 | Annual |
| Taxes and tax compliance | Filing your LLC’s tax returns and informational reports with the IRS, based on its structure and activity. | From $150 | Annual |
| Sales Tax (Florida) | It depends on your type of business and whether your LLC sells within Florida. It may or may not apply to you, and we help you figure out if it does. | Case by case | Depends |
Why Florida is tax-friendly.
Three numbers that matter when choosing a state. Florida LLCs are pass-through by default.
Florida has no state income tax.
Your LLC only pays at the federal level. As a single-member non-resident with no US activity, federal tax is usually $0, but you still have to file Form 5472 + 1120 every year.
Only applies if you sell physical goods in Florida.
If you sell digital services or products to customers outside Florida, you do not collect Sales Tax. If you have physical nexus (a warehouse or an employee in FL), you must register.
Florida charges no Franchise Tax on LLCs.
Unlike Delaware ($300/year) or California ($800/year), Florida does not charge LLCs a franchise tax. A key reason for the real savings.
This is not tax advice. Every case depends on your residency and income. We work with partner CPAs who know the Latin American founder playbook.
What comes due every year (and the penalties if you forget).
Forming the LLC is just the beginning. These are the dates to keep on your calendar.
| Obligation | Due date | Cost | Penalty for missing it |
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| Annual Report | May 1, every year | $138.75 | $400 if you file late |
| Registered Agent renewal | Your LLC’s anniversary | $125 | Loss of good standing |
| Federal taxes | April 15 | Depends on structure | IRS penalties and interest |
| Sales Tax (if applicable) | Monthly or quarterly | Variable | 10% of the amount owed + interest |
Forget the deadlines. Sell-U tracks them for you.
Annual Report, Registered Agent, BOI and tax reminders. We alert you 60 days before every deadline.
What matters, no fluff.
Don’t see your question? Write to us and a specialist will reply within 24 hours, in English or Spanish.
Do I need an SSN or to live in the US to open my Florida LLC?
How soon will my LLC be up and running?
Will I have to pay taxes in the US and in my home country?
Can I open a bank account for my LLC without traveling to the US?
Why Florida and not Delaware or Wyoming?
Your Florida LLC, ready in 5–15 days.
Tell us about your business. A specialist will reach out within 24 hours with a tailored plan and fixed pricing.
- LLC + EIN + Registered Agent, all included
- No SSN. No travel. 100% remote.
- Support in Spanish or English, on Latin American hours
- Secure payment in USD, no hidden fees
Start your Florida LLC
Takes less than 2 minutes.