Get a Permit for Your Business

Get a Business Tax Receipt

Use our digital business permitting guide to apply for your business tax receipt. You must pay a tax to operate a business within the City of Orlando.

Get a Certificate of Use

Are you operating a business in the City of Orlando? The city requires a Certificate of Use in conjunction with a Business Tax Receipt to ensure that a business is allowed to operate in the zoning district where it is located.

Complete a Business Tax Declaration

All businesses must confirm or update their business tax declaration variable information with the city each year.

Apply for a Mobile Business License

Do you want to sell food, merchandise or services from a mobile business in the City of Orlando? You'll need a business tax receipt to operate within city limits.

Start a Transportation Company

Do you want to operate your own limousine, shuttle service or luxury sedan, van or SUV company? The police department's Vehicle for Hire unit requires registration of all drivers and vehicles to keep passengers safe.

Get a Pedicab Permit

Do you want to operate or work for a pedicab company? The city requires annual registration of all drivers and non-motorized vehicles to keep passengers safe.

Apply for a Sign Permit

The City of Orlando issues permits to ensure signs are constructed, installed and maintained so that public and traffic safety is maintained.

Get D.B.P.R. Seating Change Evaluation Signed Off

If you are adding seats to your restaurant, the city must complete part of the D.B.P.R. form in order for it to be accepted by the state.

Apply for an Oil and Grease Management Program Certificate

The city's Oil and Grease Management Program aims to reduce the amount of fats, oil and grease that enter the sewer collection system.

Submit your building permit application for Permitting Express

The City of Orlando offers a service for commercial projects, to assist with the permitting process. Permitting Express (PEXP) is designed to help small businesses and small commercial projects by offering a shortened review time, a designated review team and step by step guidance. Commercial interior projects under 5,000 square feet or less are eligible for Permitting Express.

Apply for an After-Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit

If you want to sell alcohol for onsite consumption between the hours of midnight and 2 a.m. in the Downtown Entertainment Area, you will need an after-midnight alcohol sales permit.

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