Pet Sitting Business Permit Requirements in Orlando, FL

Complete permit and license guide for starting a pet sitting business in Orlando, Orange County, Florida.

Verified 2026-08-28 5 stops $75–$600 est. 1–3 weeks for in-home visiting pet sitting; 4–8 weeks for pet boarding facility (state license required)
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Florida

2 stops

  1. Florida — No State Pet Sitter License (visiting only)

    Florida does not require any state license for pet sitters who only visit clients' homes - neither FDACS nor DBPR licenses pet sitting. Boarding/kennel facilities are regulated locally (county/municipal ordinances and zoning), not by FDACS. Pet sitting services are not subject to Florida sales tax. An Orange County / City of Orlando local business tax receipt may be required.

    Official government source

    No fee (for visiting pet sitters)N/A

  2. Florida Business Registration

    LLCs, corporations, and partnerships must register with the Florida Division of Corporations (SunBiz). Sole proprietors using a trade name file a fictitious name registration with the state.

    Official government source

    $125 (LLC) or $50 (fictitious name registration)Immediate (online) to 5 business days

City of Orlando / Orange County

2 stops

  1. City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt

    Pet sitting businesses operating within Orlando city limits must obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from the City of Orlando. The BTR is renewed annually.

    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]1–3 weeks

  2. Pet boarding — no state license; local requirements only

    Florida has no state license for pet sitting, dog walking, grooming, or commercial boarding — FDACS licenses no animal-care facilities (verified against the FDACS license roster and Chapter 828, Florida Statutes). Requirements for boarding operations are county/city-level: city and county business tax receipts, zoning rules for a fixed facility, and Orange County Animal Services' animal-care ordinances. Confirm boarding-specific rules with Orange County Animal Services.

    No state license or fee exists; local business tax receipts (City of Orlando + Orange County) and any county animal-ordinance requirements apply3–6 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $75–$600 · 1–3 weeks for in-home visiting pet sitting; 4–8 weeks for pet boarding facility (state license required)

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