Frequently asked questions

Yes. Florida law does not require LLC members or corporation shareholders to be U.S. citizens or residents. Non-residents and foreign nationals can form and own a Florida LLC or corporation. Diler Corporate guides international founders through this process, including obtaining an EIN without a Social Security Number.

Yes. Florida law requires every LLC and corporation to maintain a registered agent with a physical Florida address. The registered agent receives official state mail and legal documents on behalf of the company. Diler Corporate provides registered agent service, with the agent address listed on the public Sunbiz record.

Foreign nationals who do not have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN can still obtain an EIN from the IRS by submitting Form SS-4 by mail or fax. Diler Corporate prepares and processes this application for non-resident owners and handles the IRS correspondence on your behalf.

The Florida Annual Report is a required filing that updates the state’s records for your LLC or corporation. It is due between January 1 and May 1 each year, and filings submitted after May 1 incur a late fee set by the Florida Division of Corporations. Diler Corporate files annual reports and sends deadline reminders.

Diler Corporate submits your formation documents to Sunbiz within 1 business day of receiving your complete information. The Florida Division of Corporations then processes the filing, which typically takes 1 to 5 business days. Total time from your submission to state approval is generally 2 to 6 business days under standard processing.

A Florida LLC offers flexible management and pass-through taxation by default. A Florida corporation has a more formal structure with shareholders, directors and officers, and is subject to corporate tax treatment. Both provide limited liability protection for owners. Diler Corporate files both entity types; for guidance on which is right for you, we refer clients to our partner CPAs and attorneys.

No. Diler Corporate is a business formation and compliance service, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, tax advice or legal representation. We prepare and file formation documents and compliance filings with the State of Florida and the IRS, and refer clients who need legal counsel or tax guidance to attorneys and CPAs in our network.