Virtual Entrpreneur Center  
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC)  unveiled an easy-to-use website designed for entrepreneurs with links to local information and services that support new, relocating or expanding businesses. As you navigate through this website, you can narrow topics to find more detailed information including:    Developing a business plan, setting up a business, product/service development, tax issues, challenges of growth, relocation assistance, business expansion strategies and human resourceses managment.

Entrepreneur Resources 
This guide is designated to help existing and future entrepreneurs identify regional resources that can assist you in getting your business off and running or to the next level.  Topics include financing, workforce, incubators, etc. 

Guide to Doing Business in Sarasota County
This Guide to Doing Business in Sarasota County presents key data to existing and new businesses operating or interested in operating in Sarasota County. The information enables companies to quickly assess how major factors related to the conduct of business might affect their profitability.

Virtual Incubator
The Economic Development Foundation has created a virtual incubator for the communities of Southwest Florida, including Sarasota County. Visit this website to learn about becoming an business owner, finding a mentor and leading your company.

Internal Revenue Service Resources 
This site is dedicated to the self-employed individual and includes a plethora of information from starting a business, operating the business, the necessary forms to file, an advocacy service, and much more.

Major taxes collected in Florida include sales and use tax, intangible tax and corporate income taxes.  Information regarding these and additional taxes can be located at  Florida Tax Guide  There is no personal income tax in Florida.