Geologists – Business Tips and Useful Links

To start and operate your professional practice or business there are a number of requirements and concerns, in addition to your licensure, that you will need to address. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has compiled a general list of these matters to support you in your efforts to become a successful Florida professional. Please contact the entities noted below for detailed information:

• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
  Economic development initiatives and resources for businesses and employers
• Secretary of State, Division of Corporations
  Offers assistance with corporate and fictitious name registrations and information
• Florida Department of Revenue
  Offers assistance with sales tax and collection issues

Please note that the foregoing is a general list of requirements and concerns and there may be additional matters that your profession requires. You may wish to consult an attorney or certified public accountant.

• National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)
  Standardized written examinations for applicants seeking licensure as professional geologists
• Florida Geological Survey
  State government institution specializing in geoscience research and assessments
• Florida Association of Professional Geologists (FAPG)
  Industry association representing geology licensees
• American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)
  Industry association representing geology licensees