Start a Business in Miami

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 $100–$300

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Overview

Starting a business in Miami requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) — CITY + COUNTY required. Base fee: $100–$300. No state business license. No state income tax. Local Business Tax Receipt required by most cities/counties.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: $100–$300 depending on permits and inspections.

General Business$100–$300

Restaurant$200–$1,000+

County Health Department

Regulatory & Economic Resources (Miami-Dade County)

(305) 375-3000

https://www.miamidade.gov/global/economy

Contact

Phone: 305-416-1570

444 SW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33130

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Common Mistakes

⚠ TWO Business Tax Receipts required — City AND Miami-Dade County

⚠ Certificate of Use required BEFORE BTR application — prerequisite

⚠ County DERM environmental review may be required for CU

⚠ Individual BTRs for EACH state-licensed employee

⚠ Background checks for some business types

⚠ Renewal deadline: September 30 each year

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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