Do I Have Florida Sales Tax Nexus?
Use this checklist to determine whether your business has sales tax nexus in Florida. If you answer "yes" to any question, you likely need to register and collect Florida sales tax.
Quick Answer
You have Florida sales tax nexus if you have either:
- • Economic nexus: $100,000+ in Florida sales last calendar year
- • Physical presence: Office, employees, inventory, or property in Florida
Economic Nexus Checklist
Answer these questions about your sales to Florida customers:
Did your total Florida sales exceed $100,000 last calendar year?
Include all retail sales of tangible goods delivered to Florida addresses. Exclude marketplace sales (Amazon, eBay, etc.) where the platform collected tax.
Are you on track to exceed $100,000 in Florida sales this year?
Monitor your current year sales. Once you cross the threshold mid-year, you must start collecting the following month.
Physical Presence Checklist
Physical presence creates nexus regardless of your sales volume. Answer these questions:
Do you have an office, store, or warehouse in Florida?
Any fixed place of business in Florida creates nexus, including shared office spaces or co-working facilities.
Do you have any employees working in Florida?
This includes full-time, part-time, and remote employees working from their home in Florida. Even one employee creates nexus.
Do you store inventory in Florida?
This includes inventory stored in Amazon FBA warehouses in Florida, third-party fulfillment centers, or any other storage facility.
Do you own or lease property in Florida?
Real property or significant personal property (equipment, vehicles) located in Florida creates nexus.
Do you have sales representatives in Florida?
Independent contractors or sales agents soliciting orders in Florida can create nexus for your business.
Do you make deliveries using your own vehicles in Florida?
Using company-owned vehicles to deliver goods in Florida creates physical presence. Using common carriers (UPS, FedEx) does not.
Common Scenarios
Amazon FBA Sellers
If you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Amazon may store your inventory in Florida fulfillment centers. This creates physical presence nexus. However, since Amazon collects tax as a marketplace facilitator, you may not owe tax on those sales. You should still register with Florida to stay compliant.
Dropshippers
If you dropship products and the supplier ships from Florida, this generally does not create nexus for you (only for the supplier). Your nexus is determined by your own presence and sales, not your supplier's location.
SaaS and Digital Products
Florida generally does not tax SaaS or digital products. If you only sell these items, Florida sales may not count toward the economic nexus threshold since the threshold is based on "taxable" sales.
Service Businesses
Most services are not taxable in Florida. If you only provide non-taxable services, you likely don't have nexus obligations even with Florida clients. However, verify whether your specific services are taxable in Florida.
Next Steps If You Have Nexus
If you answered "yes" to any question above:
- Register for a Florida sales tax permit
- Configure your checkout to collect Florida sales tax
- Set up your filing calendar based on your assigned frequency
- Begin collecting tax on all taxable Florida sales
Frequently Asked Questions
If you only sell through Amazon, Amazon collects and remits sales tax as a marketplace facilitator. Those sales don't count toward your nexus threshold. However, if Amazon stores your FBA inventory in Florida, you have physical presence nexus and may need to register.
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Last Updated: January 15, 2026
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