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Business Licensing

Get a Certificate of Use (CU)

Are you opening a new business, moving your existing business to a new location, or did you get sited for not having a proper CU?

Get a Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

Are you opening a new business and have finished your Certificate of Use approval (or you didn't need one)? The City of Miami issues BTR's so you may legally do business in the City.

Request Inspections for Certificate of Use

Request your code compliance and fire certificate of use (CU) inspections online using our simple request form.

Guide to Opening a Business in The City of Miami

This is a checklist to guide you through the steps necessary for opening a business in The City. The overview covers the Certificate of Use and Business Tax Receipt procedures, allowing applicants to be informed of the ‘full picture’ from beginning to end.

Download Your CU, AU or BTR License

Once you've been approved and paid for your Certificate of Use/Accessory of Use/Business Tax Receipt, you can now download the license itself as a PDF. This includes renewals.

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