--- title: "Should You Incorporate?" description: "" url: "https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog/38-should-you-incorporate" date: "2026-06-10T10:03:43+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [![2020-logo-325-2.png](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/images/2020/06/04/2020-logo-325-2.png)](http://giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) ## 4871 Palm Coast Pkwy NW #2 Palm Coast, FL 32137 ## Phone: 386-246-3131 FAX: 386-246-3162 [![2020-logo-325-2.png](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/images/2020/06/04/2020-logo-325-2.png)](http://giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) ## 4871 Palm Coast Pkwy NW Suite 3 Palm Coast, FL ## Phone: 386-246-3131 FAX: 386-246-3162 [](#)- [Home](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/) - [About](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/about-us) - [Info](#) - [School Policies ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/school-policies) - [State Licensing Requirements ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/state-licensing-requirements) - [Ric's Favorite Links ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/rics-favorite-links) - [Coast Title Agency ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/coast-title-agency) - [Palm Coast Weather ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/palm-coast-weather) - [News Article](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/news-article) - [FAQ's ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/faq-s) - [Accessibility Statement ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/information/accessibility-statement) - [GSRE Online](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/gsre-online) - [Courses Available](#) - [Pre and Post License Classes 2026](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/courses-available/pre-and-post-license-classes-2026) - [Continuing Education 2026](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/courses-available/continuing-education-2026) - [Contact](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/javascript:void(0);) - [Contact Us](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/contact/contact-us) - [Register](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/contact/register) - [Media](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video) - [Video ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video/video) - [Video Archive ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/media-video/video-archive) - [Reviews](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/javascript:void(0);) - [Review Us](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/reviews/review-us) - [Read Our Reviews ](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/reviews/read-our-reviews) - [Blog](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/rics-blog) - [Pay Online](https://www.giumentaschoolofrealestate.com/paypal) # Blog # Should You Incorporate? 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Many have realized that this might not be the best entity to work under. Many sales associates have incorporated themselves. Now you know I am not an attorney, so this information should be checked with your attorney. I will caution you that not many attorneys know the specific law regarding licensees. Here’s the bottom line. You must incorporate in your name as is appears on your real estate license. Either as a PA (which is an S Corporation) or an LLC, or a PLLC. You cannot use a fictitious name and expect your broker to pay you a commission. You can have your attorney do it or you can go on SunBiz.org and do it yourself. Once you have incorporated with the Department of State, you must change your name on your license with a form sent to the DBPR. Now your Broker can pay your corporation and you may be protected from personal liability under the vail of the corporation. The next thing is to get a checking account and a charge card in the name of the corporation. 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