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Relocating
to Florida
Many UK residents
would love to sell up and move to Florida but do not realize how
realistic and achievable this is.
Florida is the
state most visited by Brits and is the most popular place to move
to in the US. There are several important factors you must be aware
of when considering your move and we will endeavor to provide you
with sound guidelines. Remember we cannot begin to tell you all
you need to know in this short article so please always consult
a Licensed Business Broker who will help you through the process.
Click here for
a map of short-term rental communities near Disney
BUSINESS
BROKER:
The selection of your business broker is most important, he/she
should be someone who is reputable with whom you feel comfortable,
his/her role is to find you a suitable business which meets your
requirements and will satisfy the INS (immigration and naturalization
service) guidelines for your future residency. Always appoint a
broker who is knowledgeable in ALL of these aspects, any broker
can sell you a business but if it does not qualify for residency
status you could end up wasting lots of time and more importantly...
money! Your broker will will be able to find hundreds of businesses
and will represent you in any negotiations. Make sure he/she is
a member of the FBBA (Florida Business Brokers Association) and
is properly licensed to represent you.
IMMIGRATION
& NATURALISATION SERVICE:
This is the government agency that will determine whether or not
your investment/business meets the requirements for residency. We
cannot stress how important it is that your application is submitted
correctly, any errors and you go back to the beginning, your move
could be delayed by months or even years.
THE FIRST
STEP:
Select your broker and work with him/her to find a suitable business,
once you have found what you want you will enter into negotiations
to discuss price, terms, real estate, lease conditions or relocation
of the business. Many owners will help you to finance the business
if you have a sizeable deposit, we suggest you look for these owners.
If the owner is willing to provide you with a loan on his existing
business it is a sign of his confidence that the business is good
and that you are the person to operate it. Commercial finance is
not available to NON US citizens, greencard holders or if you have
not resided there long enough to build up credit. Again your broker
can help with this process.
TYPE OF BUSINESS:
There are hundreds of businesses for you to choose from with prices
ranging from $40,000 to $millions, not all of these businesses will
be suitable for you and not all of them will enable you to qualify
for a visa. You may wish to continue in the line of work for which
you have been trained, or you may want a complete change. Whatever
you wish to do there is a business waiting for you in Florida and
a licensed business broker will help and protect you.
Many Brits have
successfully moved to Florida to enjoy a fantastic lifestyle which
can only be found in this beautiful state. Follow our guidelines
and make your own dream come true! If you would like to view a list
of schools and colleges in Florida
 Sample
Businesses Available:
Motels in Orlando
Area from $565,000 to over $5,000,000
Jet Ski Rentals in Kissimmee $140,000
Vacation Homes Booking Service, Orlando Area $120,000
Manufacturing, South Florida $1,500,000
Safe Rentals, Orlando Area $140,000
We
have access to hundreds of businesses in the State of Florida
Page
updated 20th
September
2005, all prices, offers, plans and elevations are subject to
change without notice!
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