Miramar Pet Grooming License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. No Florida state trade license is required for this type of work. You still need the local receipts below.
2. Business name and entity filings (Sunbiz)
   LLCs and corporations file an annual report ($138.75 for an LLC). Using a name other than your legal name? Register it as a fictitious name.
   ⏰ Annual report: May 1 ($400 late fee). Fictitious name: renew every 5 years
   Source: Florida Division of Corporations: File Annual Report · Florida Statutes §865.09 (fictitious name registration)

Local (Miramar / Broward County)

1. City of Miramar Business Tax Receipt
   Required for any business in the city, including home-based ones. Commercial businesses need an approved Certificate of Use before applying.
   ⏰ Renew on or before September 30
   Source: City of Miramar: Business Tax (Occupational Licenses)
2. Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt (verify)
   A Broward County receipt is likely also required. The city page does not say so and we could not open Broward County's own page; confirm with Broward County.
   ⏰ Verify
   Source: City of Miramar: Business Tax (Occupational Licenses)