How to register your "FOR PROFIT" association in the State of Florida

STEP 1: Research Starting a Business

• FYI: Getting Started with a Florida Business

​STEP 2: Identify Your Type of Business

• Decide on a Corporate Structure

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Step 3: Form Your Business

1. Form a Profit or Non-Profit Corporation

   • Online Filing: Profit Articles of Incorporation, Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation

   • Print & Mail Form: Profit Articles of Incorporation (PDF), Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation (PDF)

2. Form a Limited Liability Company

   • Online Filing: Articles of Organization

   • Print & Mail Form: Articles of Organization (PDF)

3. Form a Partnership

Step 4: Register Your Business Name (Optional)

• What is a Fictitious Name and When Should It Be Registered?

• Register a Fictitious Name

How to register your "NON PROFIT" association in the State of Florida​

The link below takes you to the State of Florida webside that provides information on how to register your non-profit association

https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-nonprofit-corporation/instructions/

​Please note the following:

• The "Articles of Incorporation" is the most important document, and it should nclude additional items that specifically apply to your situation.

• You should ask an attorney in your association for assistance.

• Chapter 496, F.S., the Solicitation of Contributions Act, requires anyone who solicits donations from a location in Florida or from people in Florida to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and to renew annually. To register online, please visit www.FDACS.gov

On-Line Resources to Create Flyers​

1. Poster my wall ​https://www.postermywall.com

2. Canva​ https://www.canva.com/create/flyers/

3. Adobe Express​https://www.adobe.com/express/create/flyer/

4. Vista Create​ https://create.vista.com/create/flyers/

5. Picmaker​

   https://www.picmaker.com/flyer-maker

Guidelines for Donating Educational Materials through National Education Trust (NET)

Use the link below to donate educational materials to schools in Jamaica.

​Donation educational goods to schools and colleges in Jamaica