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Initial CPA Sole Proprietor
Application to practice as a sole proprietor CPA firm. You must hold a current active Florida license in order to qualify as a CPA firm.
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- Section 47303125(4), F.S., Effective January 1, 2015, a licensed firm or public accounting firm as defined in s. 473.302(7) and licensed under s. 473.3101 and engaged in the practice of public accounting as defined in s. 473.302(8)(a), except for the performance of compilations and reviews as those terms are defined by the board, must be enrolled in a peer review program.
- INDIVIDUAL LICENSE: You must hold a current active Florida CPA license in order to qualify as a CPA firm.
SUNBIZ REGISTRATION: Your
sole proprietorship name must be registered with the Division of Corporations prior to
submitting your application if you are using anything other than your given name. For instance, "John Smith" does not need to be registered, "John Smith CPA" does. Additionally, if you are using a DBA, it
also must be registered with the Division of Corporations as a Fictitious
Name. The link to the Division of Corporations is: http://www.sunbiz.org/ - APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.
- FEES: $50 non refundable application fee is required with application.
- MORE INFORMATION: Learn more about this profession (use the back button or arrow to return to this page).
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| If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form. |
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:: Email: :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright ©2023 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida.
Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
Please see our page to determine if you are affected by this change.
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