How to Start a Photography Business In Florida

How to Start a Photography Business In Florida

Starting a photography business takes a lot of planning.  Make sure you develop a business plan to help guide you in the startup process.  After registering your photography business with the state of Florida, you will need to start marketing.  Using effective marketing techniques will help you rapidly gain customers.

How to Register Your  Photography Business In Florida

Below are some links to help get your new photography business registered in the state of Florida.
Getting Started:  Here is a website to help you get started with your business in Florida: http://www.floridatrend.com/small-business

How To Start A Photography Business in Florida

-You will need to select your business structure.

Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: http://www.floridatrend.com/small-business

-You will need to choose and register your new photography business name.

Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: https://efile.sunbiz.org/ficregintro.html

If you need help choosing a business name: How To Choose A Photography Business Name

-You will need to register your photography business with the state of Florida.

You can register your business with the state of Florida here:  Florida Business Registration

-You will need to open a business checking account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your photography business with your new business name.

-You will need to find out about the requirements for taxes, and possibly hire an accountant.

You may want to file your own taxes if you are a small company. As you grow, it will be easier to have an accountant do the work. More information about taxes here: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/info_business.html and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .

-You will need to get liability insurance.

Talk about your needs with a few different insurance agents, as prices and options can vary.  Liability insurance is important to help protect you in the event of an accident involving your photography business.

-You may need to provide worker’s compensation.

The insurance agency that provided your liability insurance should be able to help with this.  You don’t need Worker’s Compensation unless you have employees.

-You will need to get your own health insurance.

Since you will be self-employed, you will need your own health insurance.  If you have employees, you will need a plan that will include their health needs also.

-You are responsible for necessary city licenses and permits.

You may be required to obtain a license to do business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.  You may need to apply for permits before commencing photography shoots in certain public places.

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