235,388
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 sub-county estimates (sub-est2024.csv), July 1, 2024
Miami-Dade CountyCity of Hialeah Business Tax Division (city BTR) + Miami-Dade County Tax Collector
Hialeah business license: do you need a business tax receipt?
Hialeah has about 235,000 residents and is the second-largest city in Miami-Dade County, next to Miami, Miami Lakes and Medley. Hialeah businesses need a city Business Tax Receipt and a Miami-Dade County receipt. The city suggests filing a Business Tax Pre-Application first, which confirms that your location is zoned for the business and lists the other requirements before you commit. You then apply through the city's Citizen Self-Service portal or in person at 501 Palm Avenue, 1st Floor, and processing usually takes 10 to 15 business days. Questions go to the Business Tax Division at 305-883-5890 or businesstax@hialeahfl.gov. The county receipt comes from the Miami-Dade Tax Collector through BTExpress, and it requires a copy of your corporation or fictitious name registration and your federal tax ID.
Occupational license vs. business tax receipt in Hialeah
Hialeah has an estimated 235,388 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024), ranking #7 among Florida's incorporated places. It sits in Miami-Dade County, and businesses here file with the same state office as everywhere else in Florida: the Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
How to start a business in Hialeah: LLC, corporation or PLLC
State filing fees are the same everywhere in Florida. See the full cost and steps in our Start a Business in Florida guide.
Hialeah business license FAQs
Do I need a Hialeah business license (business tax receipt)?
Yes. Inside Hialeah you need a City of Hialeah business tax receipt from its Business Tax Division and the Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt.
Is a Hialeah occupational license the same as a business tax receipt?
Yes. Florida law renamed the old occupational license the local business tax in 2006, so a business tax receipt, an occupational license and a local business license all mean the same thing in Florida (Chapter 205, Florida Statutes).
How much does it cost to form a business in Hialeah?
Sunbiz state fees are the same anywhere in Florida: $125 for an LLC or PLLC and $70 for a corporation. Local business tax receipts are separate.
Which county is Hialeah in?
Miami-Dade County.
Should my Hialeah business be an LLC, a corporation or a PLLC?
Most small businesses choose an LLC for its simple management and pass-through taxes. A corporation suits owners who plan to issue stock or bring in investors. A PLLC is for state-licensed professionals such as doctors, lawyers and CPAs. All three file with Sunbiz: $125 for an LLC or PLLC and $70 for a corporation.