Community Resources for Businesses

At First Commerce, we’re more than just where you bank. We’re your business partner. No matter what business you’re in, it’s our business to help you grow and succeed. Here are some resources you may find beneficial.


Resources Just a Click Away

We’re here to help your business thrive.

Business Licensing

Education, Training, and Development

Federal Tax Resources

Local Industry Groups

Business Licensing Resources

Get copies of your Florida articles of incorporation or fictitious name registration from SunBiz.

Get copies of your Georgia articles of incorporation or fictitious name registration from the Georgia Secretary of State.

Visit the city of Tallahassee website for information on getting a license/business tax certificate within Tallahassee city limits.

Visit the city of Marianna website for information on getting a license/business tax certificate within Marianna city limits.

Visit the city of Thomasville website for information on getting a license/business tax certificate within Thomasville city limits.

Visit the city of Valdosta website for information on getting a license/business tax certificate within Valdosta city limits.

Get a license/business tax receipt for Leon County.
Federal Tax Resources

Federal Tax Resources

Federal Tax ID Number
Visit the IRS website to apply for an Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your business.

Federal Tax Payments
Save time and money by making your business’s federal tax payments online.

Education, Training, and Development

You can start a small business in Georgia easily with the right resources.

This institute provides applied education and practical assistance to entrepreneurs. You can also contact JMI at 850.644.3372.

Get valuable information from this business resource website for Lowndes County and Valdosta.

Access a wide variety of information and guidance online, or call the Small Business Development Center at 850.599.3407.

Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA’s website is full of helpful tips and information.

Access a wide variety of information and guidance online, or call the development center at 850.201.6200.

The SBDC is a resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the South Central Georgia region.

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To open a business account, please schedule time to visit one of our financial centers, and our team will assist you.

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Contact Business Services

Contact Business Services

Our Business Services Team offers expert advice to help you find solutions to help your business succeed.

Business Checking Accounts

Business Checking Accounts

First Commerce offers checking account options for businesses and organizations of all sizes.

Business Treasury Management Services

Business Treasury Management Services

Manage your cash efficiently, collect payments faster, and make deposits securely with cash management solutions from First Commerce.

Contact Business Services

Contact Business Services

Our Business Services Team offers expert advice to help you find solutions to help your business succeed.

Business Checking Accounts

Business Checking Accounts

First Commerce offers checking account options for businesses and organizations of all sizes.

Business Treasury Management Services

Business Treasury Management Services

Manage your cash efficiently, collect payments faster, and make deposits securely with cash management solutions from First Commerce.

Your Financial Partner for Life

Your Financial Partner for Life

Established in 1940, First Commerce is a full-service, not-for-profit credit union with locations across North Florida and South Georgia. We are a member-owned cooperative and committed to the communities we serve. Our purpose is to empower people to enhance their financial well-being by helping them achieve their financial goals – whether it’s offering competitive loans to help you build your business, cash management services so you can focus on your customers, or best-in-class digital banking solutions to help you manage cash flow when it’s convenient for you. When you bank with First Commerce, you get a truly personal experience backed by 80 years of financial expertise.