Invoicing in Florida

Built-in handling of FL sales tax (6% state rate) and statutory late fees.

State sales tax
6.00%
Late fee max
1.5%/mo
Metros covered
20
Written contract req.
Yes

Florida compliance at a glance

  • Sales tax: 6.00% state rate. Most services exempt; tangible goods taxable. Local discretionary surtax up to 1.5%.
  • Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month. (Fla. Stat. 搂687.03 (usury)) Civil usury cap 18%/yr on contracts under $500K; must be in written agreement.
  • Written contracts: Required for jobs over $2,500.
  • Prompt-pay law: Florida Prompt Payment Act (Fla. Stat. 搂218.70-218.80; 搂715.12 for construction). Public: 45 days for invoices. Private construction: 14 days after billing period end.

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