Florida Sole Proprietor Requirements

[Josh Stanley]

I've had a rental and a flip in Florida in my own personal name.  Does that technically mean I am already operating as a Sole Proprietorship in Florida?  I am a bit confused, as I have read contrary statements as to what is required to be a sole proprietor in FL.

Next step for me is to register a business name. I don't think I do enough yet to warrant the move to LLC, but I would like to build a website and start doing business under a business name....instead of my own personal name.

Whats required to start a Sole Proprietorship in FL?  

In order to have a website with a business name, do I need to register that business name somehow?

Anything I may be missing?