City Guide

Miami, FL Business License Information

How to obtain a business license in Miami, FL.

How to Obtain an Miami, FL Business License

Miami publishes official Business Tax Receipt (BTR) licensing steps, including certificate-of-use prerequisites for many uses, MiamiBiz application workflows, and Miami-Dade County local business tax receipt requirements for businesses operating within the City of Miami.

If you are transacting business in Miami, FL, you may be subject to city-level and county-level licensing requirements beyond the baseline state requirements. Local governments independently establish their own licensing scopes, fee schedules, exemptions, and compliance deadlines.

Consequences of missed local licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction and circumstance. Confirm current obligations, deadlines, fees, and potential consequences directly with the issuing agency.

Visit the official City of Miami Get a Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

Your next steps

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  1. Describe your business activity and where you will operate.
  2. Confirm the exact licenses, permits, fees, and application steps with the state, county, and city issuing agencies.
  3. Save each approval and record its renewal date.

The official Miami source above is a starting point. Your activity may require other approvals.

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