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I want to start a cleaning business in Florida. Do I just need to get an occupational license for this?

I want to start a cleaning business in Florida. Do I just need to get an occupational license, or am I required to register it as a Limited Liability Company? This is just a small house cleaning operation. Not a large company.

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1. In California you have to be "Bonded" as well. Which means that you have to show proof that you have insurance to cover accidents and liability (Theft coverage)
2. Interestingly, there's a fellow who has an excellent business start up kit for starting a cleaning business and he has had his cleaning company in Florida for years. You shoukd probably check up his website...I have a link on my Squidoo page, where you'll find all sorts of tips and help I've compiled to help you start a cleaning business. The kit also gives you contracts, estimate forms, letters, cleaning formulas and much, much more for under $39! It will save you alot of time and frustration. Start off right!
3. No, you don't - well, not for residential. Basically because there isn't one. I am starting a residential cleaning business here in FL and called the Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation. Now, commercial cleaning may be a different story...