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StateFlorida
State 2Pembroke Pines
Official NameFort Lauderdale
States<span style="font-size: 1.1em;color:green"> <div class="fa-3x"> <i class="fa-duotone fa-dolphin fa-3x" style="--fa-primary-color:blue; --fa-secondary-color: yellow"> </i></div> <h4>Starting a Small Business in Florida</h4>Here is a comprehensive list of licenses to consider:<br /> <br /> General Business Licenses:<br /> <br /> Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License)<br /> Employer Identification Number (EIN)<br /> Professional and Occupational Licenses:<br /> <br /> Professional License (required for various professions such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc.)<br /> Contractor License (for construction-related trades)<br /> Real Estate License (for real estate agents and brokers)<br /> Cosmetology License (for hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians, etc.)<br /> Health Care Practitioner License (for medical professionals)<br /> Accountancy License (for accountants and auditors)<br /> Architecture and Interior Design Licenses<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Food-Related Licenses:</span><br /> <br /> Food Service Establishment License (for restaurants, cafés, and food trucks)<br /> Mobile Food Vendor Permit<br /> Cottage Food Operation Permit (for home-based food businesses)<br /> Temporary Event Food Permit<br /> Food Safety Manager Certification<br /> Alcohol Beverage License (if serving alcohol, see details in the next section)<br /> Fish and Wildlife License (for seafood-related businesses)<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Auto Repair and Sales Licenses:</span><br /> <br /> Motor Vehicle Repair License<br /> Used Car Dealer License<br /> Motor Vehicle Sales License<br /> Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Dealer License<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Liquor Businesses and Bars:</span><br /> <br /> Alcohol Beverage License (varies depending on the type of establishment)<br /> Special Restaurant License (SRX) for restaurants serving alcohol<br /> Consumption on Premises (COP) License for bars and nightclubs<br /> Package Sales License (PS) for retail sale of alcohol<br /> Federal Basic Permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)<br /> Liquor Bond<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Florida is a great place to start a small business</span>, with its favorable tax policies, business-friendly environment, and abundant resources. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Florida has more than 2.5 million small businesses, which account for over 99% of all businesses in the state. Here are some facts and figures to consider: <ul> <li>The state sales tax rate in Florida is 6%, and there is no state income tax.</li> <li>Florida has a low cost of living compared to many other states, making it an affordable place to start a business.</li> <li>Top industries in Florida include tourism, healthcare, construction, and technology.</li> <li>Florida has a diverse population of over 21 million people, providing a large customer base for small businesses.</li></ul> <h4>Florida's Unique Features</h4> Florida is known for its sunny beaches, amusement parks, and diverse wildlife. Here are some special and peculiar features of the state: <ul> <li>The official state tree of Florida is the Sabal Palm, which can grow up to 80 feet tall and has a lifespan of up to 500 years.</li> <li>The official state animal of Florida is the Florida panther, which is a critically endangered subspecies of the cougar.</li> <li>Florida is famous for its citrus fruits, including oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines.</li> <li>The state is also known for its alligators, which can be found in many of the state's freshwater rivers and swamps.</li></ul> <h4>Outlook for Small Businesses in Florida</h4> The outlook for small businesses in Florida is promising, with continued growth and opportunities. The state's economy is projected to grow faster than the national average, with an expected increase in jobs and population. Here are some factors to consider: <ul> <li>Florida has a growing population of retirees, which creates opportunities for businesses in the healthcare, hospitality, and service industries.</li> <li>The state's tourism industry is booming, with over 127 million visitors in 2018, providing opportunities for small businesses in the tourism, entertainment, and food service industries.</li> <li>Florida has a strong technology sector, with a growing number of startups and incubators, providing opportunities for small businesses in the tech and innovation space.</li> <li>The state has a strong network of resources and support for small businesses, including chambers of commerce, small business associations, and incubators.</li></ul></span>
State CityMiami
Largest CityTampa
CapitalTallahassee
State CitiesJacksonville
State AbbreviationFL
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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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