The local business tax receipt must prominently be displayed at your place of business, in open view to the public, and subject to inspection by Miami-Dade County. The County issues local business tax receipts for one year, beginning October 1 and expiring on September 30. Receipts are transferable when there is a change of ownership, business location or trade name.

In addition, certain businesses are required to also get the local Certificate of Use/Business Tax receipt from the city. If you need these certificates also we can help get it for you. Examples of businesses that require it include Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, Adult Living Facilities, Apartment  Buildings, Bakeries, Caterers, Condominium Associations, Day Cares, Distributors, Entertainment Businesses, Financial Institutions, Gas Stations, Gyms, Hair Salons, Home Based Businesses, Hotels, Nightclubs, Nursing Homes, Religious Institutions, Real Estate Businesses, Restaurants, Retailers, Schools, Service Businesses, Storefront Businesses, and Warehouse businesses.

If your business is located in one of the following Miami Dade cities or Unincorporated Miami Dade then you will need a local business tax receipt. (City of Aventura, City of Bal Harbour Village, City of Bay Harbor Islands, City of Biscayne Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Cutler Bay, City of Doral, City of El Portal, City of Florida City, City of Golden Beach, City of Hialeah, City of Hialeah Gardens, City of Homestead, City of Key Biscayne, City of Medley, City of Miami, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami Gardens, City of Miami Lakes, City of Miami Shores Village, City of Miami Springs, City of North Bay Village, City of North Miami, City of North Miami Beach, City of South Miami, City of Sunny Isles Beach, City of Surfside, City of Sweetwater, and City of West Miami)