Ocoee 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 (Ocoee / Orange County)

1. City of Ocoee Local Business Tax Receipt
   Apply before operating; notarized application. Commercial locations need Building, Fire and Utilities inspections; home-based usually processed in 2 business days.
   ⏰ Expires September 30. Late: 10% October plus 5% a month, max 25%
   Source: City of Ocoee: Local Business Registration/Taxes
2. Orange County Business Tax Receipt (verify)
   A county receipt may also be required; the city page does not say so. Confirm with the Orange County Tax Collector.
   ⏰ Verify
   Source: City of Ocoee: Local Business Registration/Taxes