$15,000 Standard Build
For U.S. and domestic investors building a Florida dealership from the ground up.
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How to start a car dealership in Florida.
Starting a dealership is a sequence of business, location, licensing and operating decisions. Planning the sequence before spending heavily can reduce delays and rework.
Start with the dealership model
Decide whether the business will operate as an independent retail dealer, wholesale dealer, auction dealer or another applicable category. The model affects location and operating requirements.
Build the licensing checklist
Florida’s dealer application materials identify a location inspection, approved pre-licensing training for applicable new applicants, application fees, a surety bond or qualifying letter of credit, and required insurance among the core items.
Prepare to operate, not just apply
A functioning dealership also needs banking, bookkeeping, inventory strategy, title and tag workflow, auction/vendor access, transportation, reconditioning and a repeatable sales or wholesale process.
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.
Explore E-2 Build →$65,000 Existing Dealership
For investors who prefer an existing Florida wholesale dealership opportunity.
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