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# Doing business in the South Florida District

## Business requirements

SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.

### **Business name and registration**

Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of State.

### **Business licensing and zoning**

Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.

### **Taxes**

IRS Florida Taxpayer Assistance Centers51 SW First Ave.Miami, FL 33130Phone: 305-982-50773848 W. Columbus Dr.Tampa, FL 33607Phone: 813-302-5500

Florida Department of Revenue Services5050 W. Tennessee St.Tallahassee, FL 32399Phone: 800-352-3671

### **Health and safety**

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity107 E. Madison St.Tallahassee, FL 32399Phone: 850-245-7105

Florida Occupational Safety and Health Administration5807 Breckenridge Parkway, Suite ATampa, FL 33610Phone: 813-626-1177

## State small business profiles

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.

##  Local assistance

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## SBA lending in our area

-  Loan programs              Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business.                  Find a loan 
-  Lender Match              Describe your business needs and get matched with an SBA-backed lender in your area.                  Get matched with a lender 
-  Lending activity reports              View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.                  View lending reports 

## Additional local resources

###         State and local governments      

                    -  State of Florida Website 
                    -  Florida State Division of Corporations 
                    -  Florida Department of Revenue: Business Resources 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Miami-Dade Beacon Council 
                    -  Greater North Miami Beach Chamber 
                    -  City of Cocoa Website 
                    -  City of Titusville Website 
                    -  Town of Jupiter Website 
                    -  National Association of Women Business Owners - Miami Chapter 
                    -  Melbourne Regional Chamber 
                    -  Florida Export Finance Corporation 
                    -  Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders 
                    -  Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County 
                    -  Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando 
                    -  Prospera Florida 
                    -  Microenterprise Institute of Goodwill Industries 
                    -  Indian River County Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Pinellas County Urban League 
                    -  Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy 
                    -  Saint Leo University 

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