Florida business license and regulation information center
To determine wether or not a state license is required for a particular business, call the Florida Business Line at (850) 487-1395. Most businesses in Florida require a local business license from either the city or county in which the business will be located.
Important update regarding illegal immigration laws in Florida.
If you are considering starting a business in Florida you should pay special attention to the legislative activity regarding hiring immigrant workers, and the laws and enforcement levels specifically surrounding illegal immigrants. The state is considered 21st in rankings of highly active states concerning immigrant legislation.
Starting a business in Florida
Starting your small business and getting a Florida business license. From the state of Florida official web site. This is the link to the downloaded license forms and incorporation forms. These forms can be printed filled out and sent in, or filled out online and submitted.
Florida Business License and registration portal
Users can apply for and maintain their licenses, search license records, find exam information and file complaints in just one site.
Businesses that collect Florida sales tax need to get a Florida sales and tax use number. This is obtained by the Florida Department of Revenue offices located in major Florida cities or call 1-800-352-3671.
Resources from the state for starting a business in Florida
The State of Florida is dedicated to creating an environment that is conducive to stimulating economic growth throughout the State. Assistance for minority businesses, rural economic development, small business, and many other areas are made available to the business community through the efforts of the State and other entities.
Miami Florida business license information
All businesses in Miami-Dade County must obtain a Miami-Dade County Occupational License. Businesses also need to obtain a city license from the municipality where the business is located. Also includes fee schedules and regulations for contractors and about anything else you can think of that a city could tax or regulate.
Orlando business license information.
This site includes information and a link from the forms and fees menu at the left to a downloadable .pdf file you can print and fill out to apply for your business license.
Jacksonville Florida business license and tax information.
Businesses located in Jacksonville must have a city business license and a Duval county occupational license.
From the site:
An Occupational License is issued by the Tax Collector for the privilege of operating a business. Anyone providing merchandise or services to the public, even through a one-person company or home based occupation, must obtain a city and/or county license to operate. In some cases, if a business performs several functions, it may be necessary to acquire more than one Occupational License.
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Florida Labor Law posters.
Not an official government site. Just another place to buy labor law posters, for both federal and state.
State of Florida Labor Laws
Florida Building Code information
Colleges in Florida
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