Business license in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville requires a Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR) for most businesses. Tax amount depends on business classification; calculated at application (online rate calculator available). $6 to transfer a receipt.
General license required?Yes
Base feeVaries
RenewalAnnual; valid October 1–September 30. Renewals accepted from July 1 and delinquent after September 30 (10% penalty in October, +5% per month to 25% max, plus up to $250)
Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR). Tax amount depends on business classification; calculated at application (online rate calculator available). $6 to transfer a receipt.
Home-based businesses
Home-based and one-person businesses must obtain an LBTR. Under Florida law (F.S. 559.955) home-based businesses are exempt from the City's Certificate of Use requirement.
Other common requirements
- Certificate of Use / zoning approval for new or expanding commercial locations
- Active state license for regulated professions; contractors need state certification
- Florida fictitious name registration (Division of Corporations) if using a DBA
- Separate municipal license if located in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, or Baldwin
- Florida sales tax registration (Department of Revenue) if selling taxable items
Local rules depend on what you do and where. Use this as a starting point, then confirm with Duval County Tax Collector: official page.