Business Opportunity Act The Act ensures that small businesses based in Broward County are provided sufficient opportunities to meaningfully participate in the award of County-funded contracts.
Businesses in Florida can expect licensing obligations at local, state, and sometimes federal levels. In addition to any state-required occupational licenses, most cities and counties in Florida require a basic business license for doing business within their jurisdiction.
All businesses, including those home based, residential rentals that (long term rentals) and multi-family buildings are required to obtain both a Certificate of Use and a Business Tax Receipt.
A Local Business Tax Receipt is required for each location you operate your business from, and one for each category of business you conduct.
If your business is a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or nonprofit corporation, you'll probably need to register with any state where you conduct business activities.
The Local Business Tax (formerly known as Occupational License) is required of any individual or entity any business, or profession in Broward County, unless specifically exempted.
To start a business in Florida you need to: Check with your County Tax Collector to see if you need a license. Register your business with the Department of Revenue. Download their Registering Your Business form (PDF).