$15,000 Standard Build
For U.S. and domestic investors building a Florida dealership from the ground up.
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Florida dealer license requirements investors should understand.
Florida dealership licensing begins with choosing the correct license category and assembling the location, training, financial-responsibility and application pieces in the right order.
Location and inspection
FLHSMV’s current application instructions state that a location must be obtained and inspected by a Division of Motorist Services Compliance Examiner.
Training and application
New applicants generally must complete approved pre-licensing dealer training, subject to the exemptions described by Florida law and FLHSMV guidance.
Bond and insurance
FLHSMV currently lists a $25,000 surety bond or qualifying irrevocable letter of credit for motor vehicle dealer applicants and identifies garage-liability insurance requirements for applicable dealer categories.
Choose your path
Three ways to move forward with Leios.
$25,000 E-2 Investor Build
Business-side dealership build for treaty investors, with optional attorney coordination.
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For investors who prefer an existing Florida wholesale dealership opportunity.
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