Florida requires a Local Business Tax Receipt in most counties and registration with Sunbiz.org for LLCs or corporations.

• 🧾 Local tax receipt (check with your county)
• 🏛️ File Articles of Organization via Sunbiz
• 📌 Florida does not have a state income tax for individuals

Texas businesses must register with the Secretary of State and apply for a Franchise Tax Account through the Texas Comptroller.

• 🗂️ File a Certificate of Formation via SOSDirect
• 📄 Register for Texas Franchise Tax
• 🏙️ Local permits vary by city (check with your local government)

New York requires business registration and publication for LLCs. You must publish a notice in two newspapers for six consecutive weeks.

• 📝 File Articles of Organization at NY Department of State
• 📰 Fulfill the publication requirement within 120 days
• 📑 Get a Certificate of Publication or face dissolution
• 📌 Consider NYS sales tax registration if selling goods or digital products

Georgia businesses must file with the Secretary of State and renew their registration annually. A business license may also be required locally.

• 🏛️ Register your business via Georgia Corporations Division
• 📆 File an Annual Registration (due April 1 each year)
• 🏙️ Apply for a local business license with your city or county
• 📌 Sales tax permits handled via Georgia Tax Center

California requires more formal filings and has an annual minimum franchise tax ($800) for LLCs and corporations.

• 📝 File Articles of Organization with the CA Secretary of State
• 📋 Submit your Statement of Information within 90 days
• 💵 Pay the $800 annual LLC tax via Franchise Tax Board