Relocating
to Orlando, 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
BUSINESS/INVESTMENT
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
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.
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.
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.