Florida Sales & Use Tax in Orlando, FL
Registration, the correct county rate and on-time DR-15 filings — including short-term rental taxes.
Sales made in Orange County carry a combined 6.5% rate, and Orlando-area short-term rentals add the 6% Orange County Tourist Development Tax. Restaurants, retailers, food trucks and rental owners we work with in Orlando get their rates set correctly once — and their returns filed on time every period after that.
If you sell taxable goods, rent short-term lodging or provide certain services in Florida, you are collecting the state’s money — and the Florida Department of Revenue expects it on time and at the right rate. That rate depends on the county where the sale happens, and the filing frequency depends on how much tax you collect.
We register your business, set the correct rates in your point-of-sale or booking system, file your returns electronically and keep the numbers tied to your books so nothing is off at year-end.
What’s included
Registration
Florida sales and use tax registration (Form DR-1) and certificates.
Rate setup
The correct combined state and county rate for each location.
DR-15 returns
Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual returns filed electronically.
Tourist development tax
County tourist tax returns for vacation and short-term rentals.
Use tax
Tax on out-of-state purchases where no Florida tax was collected.
Notices & catch-up
Late or missed periods filed and state notices answered.
Who we help — Orlando
Hotel and theme-park employees with tip income, rideshare and delivery drivers, cleaning and construction crews, restaurant owners, medical workers, real estate agents and the many new LLCs opened in Orange County every year.
Local facts — Orlando
- Combined sales tax in Orange County is 6.5% (6% state + 0.5% county surtax).
- Businesses inside Orlando city limits generally need a City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt in addition to an Orange County Local Business Tax Receipt.
- Short-term rentals in Orange County collect a 6% Tourist Development Tax on top of sales tax.
- Florida has no state personal income tax, but C-corporations file a Florida corporate income tax return (Form F-1120).
Good to know
- Florida’s state sales tax is 6%, plus a county discretionary surtax: 6.5% total in Orange County, 7.5% in Osceola County and 7% in Seminole County.
- The county surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of a single item of tangible personal property.
- Returns are due on the 1st and late after the 20th of the month following the reporting period; timely electronic filers may keep a small collection allowance.
- Florida’s sales tax on commercial rent was repealed effective October 1, 2024.
Your document checklist
Bring what you have — we will tell you if anything is missing.
- Your Florida sales tax certificate number (if registered)
- Sales reports by month from your POS or booking platform
- Any notices from the Florida Department of Revenue
- Receipts for out-of-state purchases
Simple, clear and no surprises.
Reach out
Call, WhatsApp, send the form or walk in. Tell us what you need — in English or Spanish.
Free consultation
We review your situation, tell you exactly what we need and give you the price before we start.
We do the work
We prepare, file and double-check everything, and keep you updated along the way.
Review & follow-up
We walk you through the result and stay available when questions or letters come up later.
Serving all of Orlando
Getting to our office
Our office is right here in southwest Orlando minutes from I-4 and Sand Lake Road. You can also work with us by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Get directionsFlorida Sales & Use Tax in Orlando: FAQ
Straight answers to the most common questions about taxes and running a business in Florida. Don’t see yours? Call or send us a WhatsApp.
Do I need to collect sales tax on my vacation rental?
Rentals of six months or less are generally taxable in Florida: state sales tax, the county surtax and the county tourist development tax. Some booking platforms collect part of it for you, but not always all of it — we confirm what your platform covers and file the rest.
How often do I file Florida sales tax?
The Florida Department of Revenue assigns your filing frequency based on the amount of tax you collect — monthly for most active businesses, and quarterly, semi-annual or annual for smaller ones. You must file even for periods with no sales.
I missed some sales tax filings. What now?
File the missing periods as soon as possible — penalties and interest keep growing, and unfiled periods can lead to estimated assessments. We prepare the late returns and help you respond to any notices you have received.
Where is your Orlando office?
We are at 7550 Futures Dr, Suite 206, Orlando, FL 32819 — in southwest Orlando near Sand Lake Road, minutes from I-4. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Do I need a business tax receipt to operate in Orlando?
Most businesses do. If you operate inside Orlando city limits you typically need both a City of Orlando Business Tax Receipt and an Orange County Local Business Tax Receipt. If you are in unincorporated Orange County, only the county receipt usually applies. We can confirm what applies to your address when we set up your business.
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Call, send a WhatsApp or stop by our Orlando office. The first consultation is free — in English or Spanish.