Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Florida
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Disaster Assistance - Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
In the event of a disaster, the Governor of Florida has the option to activate the Emergency Bridge Loan Program by Executive Order. If the program is activated, you can visit the Florida Disaster Loan web site at http://www.floridadisasterloan.org/ for applications and full instructions for completing and submitting an Emergency Bridge Loan request as well as other disaster recovery resources.
For questions regarding local administration of the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network State Office at (850) 473-7800 or toll-free at (866) 737-7232. You can also send e-mail to info@floridasbdc.org or visit their web site at http://www.floridasbdc.org.
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Centers(PTAC)
The Florida PTAC provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.
See the website link to find the locations of PTAC offices in Florida.
Florida State Trademark Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
Food for Florida
Food for Florida is the name of the state of Florida's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approves state requests to operate a D-SNAP after the state has received a Presidential disaster declaration for individual assistance, and grocery stores are open and operating in your area. Once program operations have been approved, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) will set a limited period for you to file a Food for Florida application.
Application Process:
The Food for Florida online application is activated for declarations at the state level by the Governor and for Presidential disaster declarations for individual assistance. For information and to pre-register for assistance following a state declared disaster using the web-based system, visit http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/fff/.
If there is a presidential declaration, you can apply for Food for Florida when you complete the application process on DisasterAssistance.gov.
Program Contact Information
Florida DCF certification staff must review your household’s circumstances to determine eligibility. You may either apply in person for Food for Florida benefits at an application site or pre-register online and report to an application site in your area to show proof of identity and, if eligible, obtain your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The EBT card will be loaded with your Food for Florida benefits and works like a debit card at most grocery stores.
You can access a listing of Food for Florida application sites in your area at:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/servicecenters.shtml#svcctrs
Miami Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
MBDA provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
Location:
970 South West, 1st Street, Suite 405-406
Miami, FL 33130
Telephone #: 786-316-0888
Program Director: Jorge Iglesias
Office of Economic and Demographic Research
Orlando Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center
The Orlando MBDA Business Center provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures.
The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
MBDA strives to create a new generation of minority-owned businesses generating $100 million in annual revenues. The strategic focus is to maximize job creation and global competitiveness for minority-owned businesses and to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries.
To obtain additional information on the Minority Business Development Agency, please visit: www.mbda.gov.
Location:
7453 Brokerage Drive, Suite A
Orlando, FL 32809
Small Business Administration (SBA) Jacksonville District Office
Start a Business in Florida
Visit this state website to find resources and tools to help you start and operate a business in Florida, such as registering your business name or applying for licenses and permits.
State Library of Florida
The State Library of Florida serves as a State Data Center that provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Contact information:
State Library of Florida
Government Documents Reference
R.A. Gray Building
500 S. Bonough Street
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0250
Ms. Deborah Mekeel
dmekeel@dos.state.fl.us
(850) 245-6668
FAX (850) 644-6651