If you’re planning to lease a commercial building in Monroe County in which to operate a business, you’ll need to understand Monroe County business taxes and permits. If you wish to provide merchandise or services to the public, you will need to know this information.  Even if you have no employees, and even if you only travel into Monroe County to provide services, you will need to pay business taxes and obtain a permit. In some cases, depending on the functions of the business, you may be required to pay more than one local business tax too. It’s important to know all of the hoops you’ll need to jump through in order to operate a business in Monroe County before signing a lease on commercial property in Monroe County.

Before Monroe County Will Issue You A Permit To Operate

Before you can operate a business legally in Monroe County, you must meet all local, state, and federal regulations relating to your business.
Additionally, in Monroe County, if your business will be located within a city limit, you will need to pay both a county tax fee and a municipal license fee to operate.

Monroe County Business Tax Fees

Fees vary and depend on the nature of the business. Factors like building capacity, the number of employees and which type of equipment will be in use may contribute to the final cost of fees required before you will be issued permission to operate in a Monroe County commercial building that you lease.
All businesses in Monroe County must maintain a local annual business tax. To see a list of Monroe County local business tax fees, click here.

Upscale, Comfortable Commercial Real Estate Office

The RE/MAX Keys Connection office is located in the Historic Heritage House in the heart of Old Town, conveniently located immediately nearby major downtown hotels. Our unique, cafe-style real estate office offers our valued clients a welcoming, upscale, professional environment. Enjoy complimentary beverages, free wi-fi, and a private conference room or expansive front porch, depending on the level of privacy you’re most comfortable with.

Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Company

RE/MAX Keys Connection’s owner and broker Curtis Skomp is one of South Florida’s top commercial real estate brokers. With over two decades of experience and a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, Curtis has brokered commercial real estate including industrial properties, shopping centers, strip malls, trailer parks, bars, restaurants, hotels and multi-unit apartment buildings. Unlike many brokers, Curtis isn’t intimidated by bank foreclosures either.
RE/MAX Keys Connection offers clients international exposure with local service. Our service area includes  Key West, Big Pine Key, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Largo, and all of unincorporated Monroe County.  Our office is fluent in Spanish, which is highly important when doing business in Southern Florida.

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