This guide describes the Florida rules. You can form your LLC in any state we sell, with Coral Filings as your registered agent: see LLC cost by state.
Do you need a license?
Business, marketing, operations and IT consulting don't need a state license. Licensed professions do: accounting, engineering, architecture, law and others. Those professionals often form a professional LLC (PLLC) and must follow their board's rules.
Contracts and insurance
Put the scope, fees and limits of liability in writing. Professional liability insurance (errors and omissions) covers claims that your advice caused a loss.
Taxes
Consulting income passes through to your return by default. As profits grow, some consultants elect S corporation taxation. Decide that with a CPA.
Forming the LLC in another state
The licenses above are Florida's. We form LLCs in 49 states and Washington, D.C. (Florida included), and corporations in nearly every state, and act as your registered agent in each. Compare fees in LLC cost by state and corporation cost by state.
Frequently asked questions
Do consultants need a license in Florida?
Not for general business consulting. Licensed professions like accounting or engineering do.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.