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StateFL
State 2Hollywood
Official NameTampa
States<br /> <span style="font-size: 1.1em;color:green"> <div class="fa-3x"> <i class="fa-duotone fa-umbrella-beach fa-3x" style="--fa-primary-color:blue; --fa-secondary-color: yellow"> </i></div> <h4>Starting a Small Business in Florida</h4>Florida is one of the most business-friendly states in the United States, with a thriving economy and low taxes. According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 2.5 million small businesses in Florida, making up 99.8% of all businesses in the state. The state also has a highly skilled workforce, with over 9 million people in the labor force. <h4>Special or Peculiar Facts About Florida</h4>Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, theme parks, and warm climate. The official state tree is the Sabal Palm, while the official state animal is the Florida Panther. The state is also known for its citrus fruit production, with oranges being the most widely cultivated crop. Additionally, Florida is home to the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the Everglades National Park. <h4>Florida's Landscape</h4>Florida has a diverse landscape, with miles of coastline, lakes, and wetlands. The state is known for its sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, which attract millions of tourists every year. In addition to the beaches, Florida has a vast network of freshwater springs and rivers that offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The state also has several national parks and forests, including the aforementioned Everglades National Park. <h4>Outlook for Starting a Small Business in Florida</h4>Florida's economy is expected to continue growing, making it an ideal place to start a small business. The state has a highly skilled workforce, access to capital, and low taxes, all of which can help small businesses thrive. With the growing population and increased demand for goods and services, Florida is poised for even more economic growth in the coming years.<br /> <br /> Businesses must be licensed in order to operate. The type and cost of a city business license will vary depending on the location and nature of your business.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> In addition, you may need other licenses and permits depending on the industry, profession, or activity of your business. Some of the common licenses and permits are:<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Building &amp; Zoning Permits:</span> These are required for any construction, renovation, or alteration of a building or property. You can obtain these permits from your local building department or zoning office.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Resale Certificate: </span>This is required for any business that sells tangible goods or services that are subject to sales tax.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Professional License:</span> This is required for any business that provides professional services such as accounting, architecture, engineering, health care, law, etc. You can obtain this license from the Florida Department of Business &amp; Professional Regulation (DBPR) or other licensing agencies depending on the profession.<br /> <br /> Employer Identification Number (EIN): This is required for any business that has employees or pays federal taxes. <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fictitious Name Registration:</span> This is required for any business that operates under a name other than its legal name.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Some specific examples of licenses and permits for different types of businesses are:<br /> <br /> Food: </span>If you sell food or beverages, you may need a food service license from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) or a mobile food vending license and permit from the&nbsp; Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) if you operate.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Auto Repair and Sales: </span>If you repair or sell motor vehicles, you may need a motor vehicle repair license or a motor vehicle dealer license from the DBPR.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Liquor Businesses and Bars:</span> If you sell alcoholic beverages, you may need a liquor license from the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.<br /> <br /> </span>
State CityJacksonville
Largest City 
CapitalTallahassee
State CitiesHialeah
State AbbreviationFlorida
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Alachua 342 AlachuaGainesvilleFL
3247   FL
Baker 353 BakerMacclennyFL
3258   FL
Bay 366 BayPanama CityFL
3271   FL
Bradford 376 BradfordStarkeFL
3281   FL
Brevard 381 BrevardTitusvilleFL
3286   FL
Broward 339 BrowardFort LauderdaleFL
3244   FL
Calhoun 322 CalhounBlountstownFL
3227   FL
Charlotte 370 CharlottePunta GordaFL
3275   FL
Citrus 344 CitrusInvernessFL
3249   FL
Clay 343 ClayGreen Cove SpringsFL
3248   FL
Collier 361 CollierNaplesFL
3266   FL
Columbia 351 ColumbiaLake CityFL
3256   FL
DeSoto 320 DeSotoArcadiaFL
3224   FL
Dixie 334 DixieCross CityFL
3239   FL
Duval/City of Jacksonville 345 Duval/City of JacksonvilleJacksonvilleFL
Escambia 367 EscambiaPensacolaFL
3272   FL
Flagler 328 FlaglerBunnellFL
3233   FL
Franklin 319 FranklinApalachicolaFL
3223   FL
Gadsden 371 GadsdenQuincyFL
3276   FL
Gilchrist 382 GilchristTrentonFL
3287   FL
Glades 360 GladesMoore HavenFL
3265   FL
Gulf 369 GulfPort Saint JoeFL
3274   FL
Hamilton 346 HamiltonJasperFL
3251   FL
Hardee 384 HardeeWauchulaFL
3289   FL
Hendry 349 HendryLa BelleFL
3254   FL
Hernando 327 HernandoBrooksvilleFL
3232   FL
Highlands 375 HighlandsSebringFL
3280   FL
Hillsborough 379 HillsboroughTampaFL
3284   FL
Holmes 323 HolmesBonifayFL
3228   FL
Indian River 383 Indian RiverVero BeachFL
3288   FL
Jackson 355 JacksonMariannaFL
3260   FL
Jefferson 359 JeffersonMonticelloFL
3264   FL
Lafayette 356 LafayetteMayoFL
3261   FL
Lake 380 LakeTavaresFL
3285   FL
Lee 340 LeeFort MyersFL
3245   FL
Leon 378 LeonTallahasseeFL
3283   FL
Levy 326 LevyBronsonFL
3231   FL
Liberty 325 LibertyBristolFL
3230   FL
Madison 354 MadisonMadisonFL
3259   FL
Manatee 324 ManateeBradentonFL
3229   FL
Marion 362 MarionOcalaFL
3267   FL
Martin 377 MartinStuartFL
3282   FL
Miami-Dade 357 Miami-DadeMiamiFL
3262   FL
Monroe 347 MonroeKey WestFL
3252   FL
Nassau 338 NassauFernandina BeachFL
3243   FL
Okaloosa 333 OkaloosaCrestviewFL
3238   FL
Okeechobee 363 OkeechobeeOkeechobeeFL
3268   FL
Orange 364 OrangeOrlandoFL
3269   FL
Osceola 348 OsceolaKissimmeeFL
3253   FL
Palm Beach 385 Palm BeachWest Palm BeachFL
3290   FL
Pasco 335 PascoDade CityFL
3240   FL
Pinellas 331 PinellasClearwaterFL
3236   FL
Polk 321 PolkBartowFL
3225   FL
Putnam 365 PutnamPalatkaFL
3270   FL
Santa Rosa 358 Santa RosaMiltonFL
3263   FL
Sarasota 374 SarasotaSarasotaFL
3279   FL
Seminole 373 SeminoleSanfordFL
3278   FL
St. Johns 372 St. JohnsSaint AugustineFL
3277   FL
St. Lucie 341 St. LucieFort PierceFL
3246   FL
Sumter 329 SumterBushnellFL
3234   FL
Suwannee 352 SuwanneeLive OakFL
3257   FL
Taylor 368 TaylorPerryFL
3273   FL
Union 350 UnionLake ButlerFL
3255   FL
Volusia 336 VolusiaDe LandFL
3241   FL
Wakulla 332 WakullaCrawfordvilleFL
3237   FL
Walton 337 WaltonDefuniak SpringsFL
3242   FL
Washington 330 WashingtonChipleyFL
3235   FL
 


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