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Welcome to FindLaw’s Florida Business Law section, which covers everything from obtaining financing and hiring employees, to choosing the right insurance policies and filing taxes. Here you will find information on choosing a legal structure in the Sunshine State (such as a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation). There is also information on complying with health and safety regulations when constructing or preparing a work site. Florida also has specific laws on business and commerce, for both companies and consumers. Choose a link from the list to get started.
Learn About Florida Business Laws
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Florida Antitrust Laws
Basics of antitrust laws in Florida (which are intended to encourage competition), with information about the statute of limitations for filing a complaint and links to other pertinent information.
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Florida Civil Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations (time limits for filing your complaint) for civil lawsuits in Florida, including personal injury; false imprisonment; defamation; fraud; damage to personal property; professional malpractice; and trespassing.
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Florida Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
How Florida laws prohibit deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising; bait and switch; or tampering with a car’s odometer, including links to resources on related topics.
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Florida Interest Rate Laws
The basics of Florida laws regulating interest rates charged by creditors, such as the legal maximum interest rate a creditor may charge and penalties for unlawful interest rates.
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