Doing Business

Get a business license, make a payment to the city, supply services to the city, become a vendor.

Try our new eStart tool for Business Licensing Applications

Make a Payment to The City

Request a Code Inspection for a Certificate of Use

Are you starting a new business and need a code inspection in order to get your certificate of use? The City requires all businesses to attain a CU in order to help industries succeed and ensure safety.

Get the City of Miami's W-9 Form

Are you paying the City of Miami for a service and need our W-9 (W 9) Form?

Get a Permit for Sidewalk Cafe, Pay Phone, News Rack

Are you opening/recently purchased a restaurant, and would like to offer outdoor seating on the public sidewalk OR are you installing a pay phone or news rack? These types of operations require a permit from the Department of Resilience and Public Works.

Miami Biz

The online portal to apply for a Certificate of Use (CU), Accessory Use, Business Tax Receipt and other types of legal documents required for starting a business.

Guide to Getting a Permit

Are you looking to kick-off a major development project or renovate the interior of your residence? Or maybe you would like to expand your restaurant? This page gives general guidelines to the City's permitting process.

Permit Catalog

A list of City of Miami permit services and instructions.

Local Business Agencies

A list of local agencies that help businesses with all of their operational needs.

Bids & Proposals

View procurement solicitations from The City, as well as bids and proposals submitted to The City from outside vendors.

Lobbyist Information

A lobbyist is an activist who seeks to persuade members of the government to enact legislation that would benefit their person(s) or group. Lobbyists need to register with the City of Miami and follow a set of regulations in order to do business here.

Get a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) on Vacant Land

The "Temporary Use on Vacant Land", allows you to activate a vacant property for a temporary use such as a community garden, food hall, etc. This permit lasts up to three years and gets renewed every year.

Guide to Doing Business With the City of Miami

Are you a vendor or supplier who would like to work with The City of Miami? Looking for information on formal and informal Procurement bidding methods and guidelines?