Starting a Small Business in Tampa is As Easy As 1-2-3

1. Register the name of your business here:  fictitious name registration.  

2. Obtain your City of Tampa Business Tax license and your
   Hillsborough County Occupational License.

3. File for Sales Tax Collection with the State of Florida if your business
   qualifies.

 For corporate licensing requirements, businesses regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, or other business questions, visit Hillsborough County's Small Business Information Center and the State of Florida's Business & Industry section of MyFlorida.com.