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Crucial Resources For Starting A Business In Monroe County, Florida

If you are planning to start a business in Monroe County, Florida, there are some important basics you need to know. Here’s a handy resource guide for Monroe County entrepreneurs.

Monroe County Occupational Licenses

If you need an occupational license in Monroe County, you can obtain one at 88800 Overseas Highway in Plantation Key. Call (305) 853-7350 for more information about obtaining a Monroe County occupational license.

Florida Occupational Licenses

In addition to a Monroe County occupational license, you might also be required to obtain an occupational license from the State of Florida or a Certificate of Competency from the State of Florida. This could require that you undergo special training and testing too, depending on the nature of your business.

Monroe County Sales Tax

In addition to the six percent state tax that is required by the State of Florida, Monroe County has a 1.5 percent county sales tax. It also has a 3.5 percent “bed tax” for resorts in Monroe County, motels in Monroe County and hotels in Monroe County. If you need a tax ID number still, you can get an application for a tax ID number from the Florida Department of Revenue at 3118 Flagler Avenue in Key West. You can get more info on this by calling (305) 292-6735.

Workers Compensation For Monroe County Businesses

How do you know if you have to carry worker’s compensation insurance in Florida? Well, if you’re opening a business in Monroe County and you employ three or more people you have to carry worker’s compensation insurance. Keep in mind that corporate officers are considered employees for the purpose of worker’s compensation requirements in Florida. You can speak to someone in person about this if you head on our to Miami. The Florida Department of Commerce Bureau of Worker’s Compensation is located at 401 N.W. 2 Avenue in Miami. You can also call them at (305) 377-5413.

Registering A Monroe County Business With A Fictitious Name

If you use any name other than your own name as the name of your business, you will need to register a fictitious name. This is a requirement under Florida’s Fictitious Name Act. Check with Monroe County Licensing Office at 88800 Overseas Highway in
Plantation Key or call them at (305) 853-7350.

Unemployment Insurance Tax

If you employ one or more employees for 20 weeks or if you paid $1,500 or more in gross wages, you will need to pay the unemployment insurance tax. Keep in mind that a corporate officer is considered an employee. The tax is assessed at the rate of 2.7 percent on the first $7,000 of every employee.

Businesses For Sale In Monroe County

If you know you’d like to own a business in Monroe County, you RE/MAX Keys Connection’s owner and broker Curtis Skomp is one of South Florida’s top commercial real estate brokers and an outstanding resource. His service area includes Key West, Big Pine Key, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Largo, and all of unincorporated Monroe County.

Florida Trend: A Resource For Starting A Business In Monroe County

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Hot Key West Business Opportunities

1 Henry Morgan Road W 1 $38,000,000

1 Henry Morgan Road W 1 OTHER, Florida

99 Beds 119 Baths

1 Infinity Bay Road W 145 $28,000,000

1 Infinity Bay Road W 145 OTHER, Florida

99 Beds 170 Baths

1 Media Luna Resort Road W 126 $26,000,000

1 Media Luna Resort Road W 126 OTHER, Florida

99 Beds 109 Baths

1 SEA GRAPE PLANTATION RESORT Road W $7,999,999

1 SEA GRAPE PLANTATION RESORT Road W OTHER, Florida

30 Beds 33 Baths

27340 Overseas Highway $6,900,000

27340 Overseas Highway Ramrod, Florida

3,969 SqFt

1 Lands End  West End Roatan W $6,750,000

1 Lands End West End Roatan W OTHER, Florida

25 Beds 27 Baths

328 Whitehead Street $4,995,000

328 Whitehead Street KEY WEST, Florida

5 Beds 5 Baths 2,759 SqFt 0.330 Acres

7537 Overseas Highway $3,495,000

7537 Overseas Highway MARATHON, Florida

6,750 SqFt

91865 Overseas Highway $2,300,000

91865 Overseas Highway Tavernier, Florida

15 Beds 10 Baths 10,150 SqFt

100150 Overseas Highway $2,100,000

100150 Overseas Highway KEY LARGO, Florida

58835 Overseas Highway $1,499,000

58835 Overseas Highway MARATHON, Florida

3,414 SqFt

1000 Eaton Street $1,200,000

1000 Eaton Street KEY WEST, Florida

1 Baths 989 SqFt

Pirates Road $799,000

Pirates Road Cudjoe, Florida

Pirates Road $799,000

Pirates Road Cudjoe, Florida

96,547 SqFt

103275 Overseas Highway $675,000

103275 Overseas Highway KEY LARGO, Florida

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,845 SqFt 0.240 Acres

Are You Looking for Commercial Property in the Florida Keys?

Use our site to search commercial real estate in Key West and all of the Florida Keys. Unlike the “big name” sites out there, our site is directly connected to our local MLS and is updated with new properties every HOUR. By creating a Property Manager account you can stay on top of the newest businesses that go up on the market and get Price Change alerts so you can stay ahead of other buyers and beat them to the best deals!

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Newest Key West Commercial Properties on the Market

Professional Friendly Business Environment, hard to find small lease space suitable for office or storage, Unit C101 offers 342sf of space with windows and private bathroom. Elevated, concrete structure with off street parking. In addition to the monthly rent quoted is sales tax, Tenant is responsible for water and electric. Minimum one-year lease $725 Active

5570 3Rd Street C101 Stock Island, Florida

1 Baths 7,520 SqFt

Terrific investment opportunity! Commercial building with three ample leasable spaces and great visibility on US1. Building is in excellent condition with marquee signage with upgraded electrical and 120 feet of frontage. Units are individually metered and can function well for retail, office or food & beverage businesses. Ample parking in front, along the side and in the rear of the building.  Opportunity for expansion behind the building as well. $729,000 Active

30971 Avenue A Big Pine, Florida

3 Baths 2,271 SqFt

Listed $50,000 under appraised value. Rare opportunity to purchase the Historic 7 Mile Marina less than a mile from 7 Mile Bridge with over 360ft of US-1 frontage! Commercial property consists of protected marina, 3,600 sqft building. Marathon approved transferable building rights allowing 9,332 of commercial floor area, two tax keys totaling +/- 54,768 sqft or 1.25 acres. Property being sold ''AS IS'' no warranties or representations and no leases. Includes a deed restriction for neighboring property not to store straps within 75 ft of NE property line. Prior to 2014 fire, property had a 150 seat restaurant and office. $3,150,000 Active

1090 Overseas Highway MARATHON, Florida

2 Baths

Here is your chance to own a turnkey restaurant property in paradise! Recently updated and renovated, this restaurant property is a staple to the local community.PRIME US1 FRONTAGE, Average daily traffic is over 16,000! Total of 168 seats, qualifies for SRX license, and offers tons of parking on the 20,000sqft lot. This property is ready to go, don't miss this opportunity! $995,000 Active

31044 Avenue B Big Pine, Florida

3,252 SqFt


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