Reviewed and updated October 16, 2026

Create a tax-account map

List what the business will sell, whether it will hire employees and how it is taxed federally. Florida sales and use tax, reemployment tax and corporate income tax apply to different situations. Register for the accounts the actual activity requires, using the Department of Revenue’s current guidance.

A Sunbiz filing creates or registers an entity; it does not automatically complete every tax or licensing requirement. Keep entity records and tax registration confirmations in separate sections of your permanent file.

Check taxability before collecting money

Determine whether the goods or services sold are taxable and whether county surtax or special rules apply. Configure invoicing and point-of-sale systems only after that review. Keep resale and exemption documentation where relevant rather than treating a customer’s verbal statement as proof.

Florida repealed sales tax on qualifying commercial real-property rentals effective October 1, 2025. That change does not mean every rental or every service became exempt. Review the specific transaction and period instead of copying an old rent-tax setting.

Maintain the accounts after registration

Record filing frequency, portal access, payment method and who monitors notices. An account may require returns even when there are no sales; check the assigned requirements before skipping a period. Reconcile sales-tax liability and payroll taxes each month.

Local business-tax receipts and industry licenses may also apply. Verify city and county jurisdiction for each location. Bring registrations and notices to your preparer so the filing calendar matches the operating business. The goal is a complete tax process before the first return is due, not simply a folder containing an EIN.

Official sources

This guide provides general information. The rules depend on the tax year, jurisdiction and your circumstances. Ask our team which filing or planning steps apply to you.