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Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Miami, FL

Complete permit and license guide for starting a wedding planner in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Verified 2026-08-28 6 stops $100–$600 est. 1–3 weeks to obtain all required licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC/corporation, or file certain business tax returns. Free from the IRS. Sole proprietors with no employees may use their SSN instead.

    Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online)

State of Florida

3 stops

  1. Florida Annual Resale Certificate / Sales Tax Registration

    Required for businesses selling taxable goods or services in Florida. Register free with the Florida Department of Revenue.

    Official government source for Florida Annual Resale Certificate / Sales Tax Registration (opens in a new tab)

    FreeOnline registration; certificate typically issued within about 3 business days

  2. Florida Discretionary Sales Surtax Compliance

    Wedding planners in Miami who sell taxable goods must also collect the applicable county discretionary sales surtax in addition to Florida's 6% state sales tax.

    Official government source for Florida Discretionary Sales Surtax Compliance (opens in a new tab)

    Free (registration)Immediate

  3. General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

    Wedding planners in Florida are not legally required to carry liability insurance, but most venues require proof of $1M–$2M general liability coverage before allowing a planner to work on-site. Many clients also require it in your contract.

    $400–$1,200/yearSame day (online quotes)

City of Miami / Miami-Dade County

2 stops

  1. Miami Business License

    Wedding planners operating in the City of Miami (sole proprietors, LLCs or corporations) must obtain a Business Tax Receipt, renewed annually, plus a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt. Home-based planners apply for an Accessory Use.

    Official government source for Miami Business License (opens in a new tab)

    Varies by business classification under the City of Miami fee schedule; no citywide fee range is published on the official BTR page — confirm with the City of Miami at (305) 416-20871–3 weeks

  2. Florida Fictitious Name Registration (Sunbiz)

    To operate under a trade name (e.g., "Perfect Day Events"), register the fictitious name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) under Fla. Stat. §865.09 before accepting payments under that name. $50 registration, valid five years, with one-time newspaper notice in your county.

    Official government source for Florida Fictitious Name Registration (Sunbiz) (opens in a new tab)

    $50 registration (Florida Division of Corporations); newspaper legal-notice publication extra; renewal every 5 years1–2 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $100–$600 · 1–3 weeks to obtain all required licenses

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