Start or register a business
Open MyFlorida Business
Choose the kind of business you plan to open to find a checklist of government requirements and offices to contact. Check local requirements for your exact address, too.
Florida · startup and industry requirements
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Sunbiz — Division of Corporations
Look up a Florida company or find instructions for registering a business. Local permits and business taxes are handled separately.
Florida · entity records and registration
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Check licenses & opening requirements
DBPR license search
Check licenses for businesses and professions regulated by Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). If your industry uses another regulator, start there.
Florida · DBPR-regulated activities
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Orlando business tax receipt
Find the city’s business tax receipt requirements and checks for using a property. This page covers addresses inside Orlando city limits.
City of Orlando · local example
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Handle taxes & payroll
Florida Department of Revenue
Find Florida tax forms, filing instructions, and contact information. Choose the tax that matches your question.
Florida · state tax administration
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Florida minimum wage & notices
Read the current state minimum-wage notice and download workplace posters in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. Use the notice for the period you’re checking.
Florida · state minimum wage
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Research hiring & pay
CareerSource local recruiting teams
Find your local workforce team and ask about recruiting, candidate screening, and hiring events. Have the job duties, hours, location, and experience requirements ready.
Florida · local employer recruiting assistance
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BLS Florida data & releases
Find Florida employment and wage reports. Check the area and time period beside each figure.
Florida · state and area economic data
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BLS occupational wage tables
Look up wage estimates for the job you’re filling. Choose the occupation, area, and year, then compare the duties with your own role.
U.S., states and areas · occupational estimates
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Explore government contracts
Florida APEX Accelerator
Work through a readiness checklist and find help with government contracting. It covers planning, finances, and other questions to consider before pursuing a contract.
Florida · government-contracting assistance
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Talk to a business adviser
Florida SBDC Network
Find a nearby center and ask about no-cost business consulting. Check workshop costs separately.
Florida · small-business consulting
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Prepare for disruptions & recover
Florida business preparedness
Planning ahead? Find resources for preparing your business for interruptions. During an emergency, follow current local instructions.
Florida · planning guidance
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Florida SBDC preparedness and recovery help
Ask about a continuity plan or help understanding recovery assistance and preparing application records. Available programs and eligibility depend on the disruption.
Florida · business planning and recovery consulting
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SBA disaster assistance
Your business has been affected? See which disaster assistance programs are open, where they apply, and when applications are due. Check the eligibility rules for your business.
U.S. · assistance for declared disasters
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