How to Invoice as a Social Media Manager in Florida

How to invoice as a social media manager in Florida: FL sales tax 6.00% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Fla. Stat. Β§687.03 (usury), written contracts required over $2,500. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
50%

1. Florida-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.00% state rate. Most services rendered in Florida are exempt from sales tax β€” but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. Most services exempt; tangible goods taxable. Local discretionary surtax up to 1.5%.
  • Late-fee cap: Florida statute Fla. Stat. Β§687.03 (usury) caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract β€” courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Written contract required: Florida requires a signed agreement for any job over $2,500. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Florida get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Social Media Manager line items + standard terms

Every social media manager invoice in Florida should itemize work clearly. Standard social media managers use Net 30 terms with a 50% deposit required upfront.

  • Monthly retainer β€” billed by flat.
  • Content packages β€” billed by flat.
  • Ad management β€” % of spend β€” billed by pct (~$15 default).
  • Content shoot day rate β€” billed by day.

3. Social Media Manager licensing in Florida

No license required. FTC disclosure rules apply for influencer collaborations.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Florida customers expect digital payment options today β€” accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$2,200
State
FL
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
50%

Florida metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

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