Cleaning Service Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

2. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Compliance

   If you employ workers who handle cleaning chemicals, you must comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), which requires maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals, proper labeling, and employee training.

   Official government source

   Free (compliance requirement, no permit fee)·Ongoing compliance

   Free (compliance requirement, no permit fee)

   Ongoing compliance

1. Florida Department of Revenue — Sales Tax Registration

   Interior nonresidential (commercial) cleaning services are an enumerated taxable service in Florida (s. 212.05(1)(i), F.S.). Register with the Florida Department of Revenue to collect the 6% state sales tax plus the 1% Miami-Dade surtax (7% combined) on commercial cleaning. Residential cleaning is exempt.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online registration)

   Free

   Immediate (online registration)

2. Florida Division of Corporations — Business Entity Registration

   If operating as an LLC or corporation, you must register your business entity with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Sole proprietors are not required to register at the state level but should file a Fictitious Name (DBA) if using a trade name.

   Official government source

   $125 (LLC Articles of Organization filing fee)·3–5 business days (online)

   $125 (LLC Articles of Organization filing fee)

   3–5 business days (online)

3. Florida Fictitious Name Registration (DBA)

   If your cleaning business operates under any name other than the owner's legal name, a Fictitious Name registration must be filed with the Florida Division of Corporations before using that business name.

   Official government source

   $50·3–5 business days (online)

   $50

   3–5 business days (online)

1. City of Miami Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

   Any business operating within City of Miami limits — including cleaning businesses based at a Miami address — must obtain a Business Tax Receipt from the City of Miami, renewed annually by September 30. Home-based operators apply for an Accessory Use rather than a full Certificate of Use. A Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt is also required.

   Official government source

   Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-2087·1–2 weeks

   Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-2087

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Miami — Local Business Tax Receipt
• Florida Department of Revenue — Sales Tax
• Florida Division of Corporations — Start a Business

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