State-regulated professionals and businesses, such as physicians, engineers, real estate firms, mortgage brokers, restaurants, must submit current state certificates when applying for a new local business tax receipt. For more information, call 850-487-1395 or review what services require a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation License.

Other business services are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Business Services, including beekeepers, fair rides, health studios, motor vehicle repairs, pest control and surveyors.

All businesses dealing with food must have a permit from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the State Health Department. For state information, call 850-487-1395.

All mobile vendors operating within a municipality must have a city Business Tax Receipt in addition to the Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt.

Businesses using vending, amusement or service machines must submit a Coin Operated Machine Declaration form.

Child care providers are licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Building contractors need a current local Certificate of Competency issued by Miami-Dade County or a State Certificate issued by the State Construction Industry Board.

Any business that sells or deals in alcohol or tobacco must obtain a certificate from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco at 305-470-6787.

Hotels, restaurants, and rental living accommodations are subject to Convention and Tourist Taxes, which are collected by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER). Please visit RER’s Tourist and Restaurant Taxes page for details.