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Florida business license (2026)

General licenses are issued locally. The Florida Department of State says: “Most county tax collectors require businesses to pay local business tax (occupational license).”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Florida at a glance

State rule
General licenses are issued locally
Next step
Contact your city or county for the license; the state does not issue a general one.
Forming an LLC
$125 with the Florida Division of Corporations
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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Florida require a business license?

General licenses are issued locally. The Florida Department of State says: “Most county tax collectors require businesses to pay local business tax (occupational license).”

Who do I contact in Florida?

Florida Department of State (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Florida Division of Corporations for forming the company.

Is a Florida LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Florida Division of Corporations, which charges $125. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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