Questions asked by the public about Florida law.
Yes. Florida's residency rule covers the registered agent, not members or managers, so an owner in another state can form and run a Florida LLC through Sunbiz.
Palm Bay's Bayfront Community Redevelopment Agency reached its sunset date in May 2024, so it no longer operates as an active redevelopment agency.
Palm Bay businesses apply for a city Business Tax Receipt through the iMS online portal, then obtain a separate Brevard County receipt from the Tax Collector.
No city receipt applies on Merritt Island, but a business there still needs a Brevard County Business Tax Receipt and a county Zoning Use permit.
Rockledge issues Business Tax Receipts for commercial and home businesses through its Building Department, and the city is moving applications to SmartGOV.
Businesses inside the Rockledge Community Redevelopment District can qualify for facade grants, expedited permits and flexible mixed use zoning.
Honorably discharged veterans and their spouses can claim an exemption from the Satellite Beach business tax and its fees under a state law the city reprints.
Satellite Beach charges a flat local business tax set by city code, with a reduced amount for businesses that open in the second half of the tax year.
Titusville asks new businesses to confirm zoning with the Planning Department, secure any state license and register a fictitious name before applying.
The Titusville Community Redevelopment Agency covers about 300 acres of the historic downtown and has operated since 1982 with a plan updated in 2022.
Titusville home businesses file a Home Occupation Affidavit, and a tenant also needs a notarized affidavit signed by the property owner.
Because Viera is unincorporated, a Viera business obtains only the Brevard County receipt, along with a county Zoning Use permit reviewed before approval.
West Melbourne's Finance Director serves as the Business Tax Receipt Official, and renewals must be paid by September 30 to avoid penalties.
A joint city and county redevelopment agency covers West Melbourne's main commercial corridors and pays for road and infrastructure upgrades there.
