Massage Therapy Business Permit Requirements in Orlando, FL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Florida Massage Establishment License (Department of Health)

   Florida requires separate licensing for massage establishments through the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Florida Statutes Chapter 480) — not DBPR. The establishment must employ only licensed massage therapists and meet facility requirements under Chapter 480. Renewal is required every two years.

   Official government source

   $255 initial total ($50 application fee + $100 initial licensing fee + $100 inspection fee + $5 unlicensed activity fee); no exam applies·4–8 weeks

   $255 initial total ($50 application fee + $100 initial licensing fee + $100 inspection fee + $5 unlicensed activity fee); no exam applies

   4–8 weeks

2. Florida Massage Establishment License (Department of Health)

   Florida requires separate licensing for massage establishments through the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy (Florida Statutes Chapter 480) — not DBPR. The establishment must employ only licensed massage therapists and meet facility requirements under Chapter 480. Renewal is required every two years.

   Official government source

   $255 initial total ($50 application fee + $100 initial licensing fee + $100 inspection fee + $5 unlicensed activity fee); no exam applies·2–4 weeks

   $255 initial total ($50 application fee + $100 initial licensing fee + $100 inspection fee + $5 unlicensed activity fee); no exam applies

   2–4 weeks

1. City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt

   Massage establishments within Orlando city limits must obtain a City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt (with Certificate of Use), showing proof of the Florida Department of Health massage establishment license and each therapist's DOH license (Fla. Stat. §205.194). An Orange County Business Tax Receipt is also required.

   Official government source

   Varies by business classification; the City of Orlando does not publish a flat range — confirm with City of Orlando Permitting Services, (407) 246-2204 / [email protected]·2–4 weeks

   Varies by business classification; the City of Orlando does not publish a flat range — confirm with City of Orlando Permitting Services, (407) 246-2204 / [email protected]

   2–4 weeks

2. Orange County Business Tax Receipt

   In addition to the city receipt, Orange County also requires a Business Tax Receipt. Both are required for businesses operating within Orlando city limits.

   Official government source

   Varies by business classification; confirm with the Orange County Tax Collector, (407) 434-0312 (option 2)·1–2 weeks

   Varies by business classification; confirm with the Orange County Tax Collector, (407) 434-0312 (option 2)

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• Florida DBPR — Massage Therapy
• City of Orlando — Business Tax Receipts
• Orange County Comptroller — Business Tax Receipts

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