Winter Park Cleaning Service 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 (Winter Park / Orange County)

1. City of Winter Park Business Certificate
   Verify zoning first; interior alterations or a change of use need a building permit and new Certificate of Occupancy. You may not operate until the certificate is issued. Restaurants upload state license, menu and seating layout.
   ⏰ Expires September 30 each year regardless of start date; late penalty applies
   Source: City of Winter Park: Business Certificate
2. Orange County Business Tax Receipt
   The city says Orange County also requires a business tax receipt in addition to the city certificate.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with the Orange County Tax Collector
   Source: City of Winter Park: Business Certificate