How do I apply for a Local Business Tax Receipt?
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Local Business Tax is a fee imposed for the privilege of doing business in the County. The generated funds are used to help fund economic development efforts, including the Beacon Council development organization, and pay for administrative costs.

Not all industries are taxed.

To start a new business:

Decide where the business will be located
If chosen location is within Unincorporated Miami-DadeCounty, contact Local Business Tax Section at 305-270-4949 or via email at localbusinesstax@mdctaxcollector.gov to obtain specific requirements.
If chosen location is in a municipality other than Unincorporated Miami-Dade, the Local Business Tax office for both the County and the Municipality must be contacted for requirements, as a receipt must be obtained from each jurisdiction.

Anyone providing merchandise, entertainment, or service directly or indirectly to the public, even through a one-person company or home-based occupation, must obtain a Local Business Tax to operate.

In order to obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt, the following requirements are a must:

Copies of:
Articles of Corporation 850-245-6052
Fictitious Name Registration 850-245-6058
Florida Department of State
Federal Tax ID Number
Depending on business location if in Unincorporated Miami-Dade (Certificate of Use from Planning and Zoning Dept. 786-315-2666 or, if located in a Municipality, (City Business Tax Receipt).
Download application form and select Business Tax Categories

The completed form may be faxed or mailed along with the required documents. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, excluding holidays.

Mailing Address: 200 NW 2^nd Ave, Miami, FL 33128

Fax number: 305-372-6368

Email address: local.businesstax@miamidade.gov

If caller needs additional information ask them to call 305-270-4949

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Additional requirements:

Certificate of Use for businesses in the county unincorporated area

City Receipt for businesses located within one of the municipalities

Home Office Permit for businesses operating from home

State License for businesses regulated by a state agency

Hotels and Restaurants for public lodging and eating establishments

Agriculture Department license for other businesses dealing with food

Certificate of competency for local building contractors

Sales Tax Number from the Florida Department of Revenue

Tangible personal property tax filing

Tourist and Convention Tax for Restaurants, Hotels and Motels

Additional information:
- Businesses dealing with Alcohol and Tobacco must obtain state permits
- Soliciting business at private homes without prior appointment requires a Solicitors Permit from the Clerk of the Courts, 305-375-5126
- Commercial establishments and businesses that need dumping permits must call the Solid Waste Department 305-594-1500
Miami Dade County residents can schedule appointments with the Tax Collector's Office by visiting https://mdctaxcollector.gov/ and clicking on the Appointments tab at the top of the page. There are two options under Local Business Tax (New and Renew).

If callers need assistance with the scheduling of an appointment, they can contact Tax Collector directly at 305-375-5448 and speak to a Tax Collector representative.