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Business

How Long Does It Take to Form a Florida Business?

Forming a Florida business depends mainly on current Sunbiz processing times and a complete filing. An IRS EIN is a separate step that needs the responsible party's SSN or ITIN to apply online.

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Business

What is The Difference Between Bylaws and Resolutions?

Bylaws are an organization's standing rules on membership, board composition, meetings, and officers. Resolutions are individual decisions the governing body adopts within that framework. LLCs use an operating agreement.

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Business

How Long Does it Take to Get a DUNS Number?

Dun & Bradstreet issues a free DUNS Number in up to 30 business days, or within eight business days with paid expedited service.

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Business

How to Get a DUNS Number?

A DUNS Number is a free nine-digit business identifier from Dun & Bradstreet. An applicant provides the business's legal name, address, phone, employee count and industry. Standard processing can take up to 30 business days.

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Business

What Is a DUNS Number?

A DUNS Number is a unique nine-digit business identifier issued free by Dun & Bradstreet. Since April 4, 2022, SAM.gov and other GSA systems identify entities with the Unique Entity ID instead of the DUNS Number.

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Business

What is The Difference Between General and Outside Counsel?

General counsel is an in-house attorney employed by the company and involved in its daily legal work. Outside counsel is an external firm retained for specialized expertise on specific matters.

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Wills & Trusts

What is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?

An ILIT owns life insurance so the proceeds can stay out of the insured's taxable estate, subject to a three-year rule for transferred policies. Proceeds paid to the trust avoid probate.

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Real Estate

What is an ISA in Real Estate?

An ISA, or inside sales agent, generates and qualifies real estate leads. In Florida, some lead activity for compensation can require a real estate license.

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Estate Planning

What Does an End-of-Life Attorney Do?

An end-of-life attorney focuses on wills, trusts, and advance directives such as a health care surrogate designation and a living will, and on probate when no plan was made.

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Business

What Is Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting?

Beneficial ownership information reporting tells FinCEN who owns and controls a company. Under FinCEN's 2026 final rule, only certain foreign companies must still report.

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Business

What Is the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule?

It is FinCEN's regulation under the Corporate Transparency Act, which since the 2026 final rule applies only to foreign companies registered to do business in a U.S. state.

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Business

What Is the Corporate Transparency Act?

The Corporate Transparency Act is a 2021 federal anti money laundering law that created beneficial ownership reporting, now limited to foreign companies by FinCEN's final rule.

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Business

What Are the Fines and Penalties Under the Corporate Transparency Act?

Willful reporting violations can bring a civil penalty of up to $606 per day, as adjusted for inflation, and a criminal fine of up to $10,000, up to two years in prison, or both. Only foreign companies still must report.

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Business

How to Determine the Beneficial Owner of a Company?

A beneficial owner is an individual who owns or controls at least 25 percent of a company or exercises substantial control over it, a test that now matters mainly for foreign companies.

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Business

What Types of Companies Are Exempt from Beneficial Ownership Reporting?

Under FinCEN's 2026 final rule, every company created in the United States is exempt, and foreign companies can still use the 23 original exemption categories.

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Probate

What Is the Duration of the Probate Process in Florida?

Florida probate timing varies. Creditors generally must file claims by the later of 3 months after the notice to creditors is first published or 30 days after service on a creditor who must be served.

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Real Estate

What Is the Timeline for the Eviction Process in Florida?

Florida evictions follow a fast court process, but the timeline depends on the type of notice, whether the tenant responds, and the court's schedule.

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Wills & Trusts

What Is the Cost to Establish a Trust in Florida?

The cost of setting up a trust in Florida depends on its complexity and the assets to be transferred. Fees vary by matter. Contact Easler Law PLLC for a quote.

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Business

What Are the Typical Costs for a Business Attorney?

The cost of a business attorney depends on the services needed, the attorney's experience, and the location. Fees vary by matter. Contact Easler Law PLLC for a quote.

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Business

What Constitutes Articles of Incorporation?

Articles of incorporation are the document filed with the Florida Department of State to create a corporation. They must state the corporate name, the principal office address, the number of authorized shares, the registered agent and office, and each incorporator's name and address.

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