The 7 Best States to Start a Business

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Do any of the above mentioned states have any requirements that the Corp must be started by a Resident of said state; or can a non-us Resident also start a Corp in that state? A friend in Asia wants to form a US Corp for his new business, that's why I'm asking. Thanks.

Bridget Lee of SC 5:14PM February 25, 2012

I am an American living in Germany but I want to start my own small business. Does anyone know if I have to register it in America or Germany?

Amer-Germ 10:23AM December 17, 2011

Utah I think should be there up in the top 3 almost every person I know is moving there because there is lots of good jobs there i have 2 friends that started a little business in salt lake city and it has been very! Successful, all Utah needs is open minded people.

Brad of CA 3:06PM December 13, 2011

East Orlando is the hot spot. With the top schools like University of Central Florida which is a launching pad for major companies like Lochheed, Seimens and is the worlds 5th ranked in bio tech with the lead of the Burham Institute. Great access to the OIA, beaches, theme parks and more Employees can live, work and play. Orlando is growing with new business in the high tech corridor. Homes are selling a great prices and East Orlando schools are A rated along The Corridor. The ecomony is doing well as you see packed malls like Waterford Lakes and I-Drive outlet malls. There is alot going on in East Orlando check it out!

Lee of FL 11:25AM December 11, 2011

East Orlando is the hot spot. With the top schools like University of Central Florida which is a launching pad for major companies like Lochheed, Seimens and the is the worlds 5th ranked in bio tech with the lead of the Burham Institute. Great access to the OIA, beaches, theme parks and more Employees can live, work and play. Orlando is growing with new business in the high tech corridor. Homes are selling a great prices and East Orlando schools are A rated along The Corridor. The ecomony is doing well as you see packed malls like Waterford Lakes and I-Drive outlet malls. There is alot going on in East Orlando check it out!

Lee of FL 11:23AM December 11, 2011

Florida should not even be on the list. EVERY business needs a license, and they actually arrest you if you run even the smallest business without one. There are no small car repair facilities allowed out of your garage. The regs and licensing to open one, under the guise of protecting the consumer, are insurmountable. Businesses in Florida are only for the rich and well connected. You need a license to walk around your neighborhood and cut lawns!

Dean Wilkinson of FL 2:27AM December 07, 2011

Depends where you are in FL. South FL = melting pot and very rude people. North FL is actually the, "south" and has a hint of southern hospitality. Much better than SoFla.

matt of FL 4:05PM November 10, 2011

What about North Carolina? Anyone with opinions? Not even mentioned on the list.

Scott McDonald of TN 1:02PM November 08, 2011

Have to agree with Michelle here: Florida has the rudest people in America--all the flotsam that's floated down from NY and NJ--and a business air of criminality. Start your business somewhere else.

Floridian of FL 11:43PM October 24, 2011

FL is the most dishonest place to work and or to have your own business. People spend more time trying to screw each other over financially than they do anything else. I would never start a business in FL it's to risky. Besides the people here are not nice they are the rudest, most hateful people anywhere and they treat each other like garbage on teh personal side and the business side. No one here is to be trusted! Whoever wrote this has clearly never been here to do business or to live.
And taxes or no taxes FL is very expensive to live in.

Michelle of FL 5:06AM August 02, 2011