Miami-Dade business tax receipts run from Oct 1 to Sep 30. If you don't renew by Sep 30, you are late. State law then adds 10% in October. After that, it adds 5% each month, up to 25%.
Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026); Florida Statutes 205.053 (checked Oct 20, 2026)Last checked Oct 20, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the agency.
Late penalties
- Late in October10%Source: Florida Statutes 205.053 (checked Oct 20, 2026)
- Each month after October+5% (25% max)Source: Florida Statutes 205.053 (checked Oct 20, 2026)
- Still unpaid after 150 daysup to $250Source: Florida Statutes 205.053 (checked Oct 20, 2026)
What to know before you renew
- You need one county receipt for each place of business and each type of business (classification).Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- A business inside a city needs both a city receipt and a county receipt.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- You must sign a statement (F.S. 205.0532) that your business doesn't do business with Cuba in violation of federal law.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- It can take up to 3 business days before you can print your receipt.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Common questions
- When is my Miami-Dade business tax receipt due?
- By Sep 30. The tax year runs Oct 1 to Sep 30.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026); Florida Statutes 205.053 (checked Oct 20, 2026)
- What is the late penalty?
- 10% for October, plus 5% each month after, up to 25%. Up to $250 more if still unpaid after 150 days.Source: Florida Statutes 205.053 (checked Oct 20, 2026)
- Do I need both a city and a county receipt?
- Yes, if your business is inside a city.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- How long until I can print my receipt?
- Up to 3 business days.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- What is the Cuba statement?
- Under F.S. 205.0532, you must state that your business doesn't do business with Cuba in violation of federal law.Source: Miami-Dade Tax Collector: local business tax receipt (checked Oct 19, 2026)
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