Florida business requirements guide

Public guide says primary hosts and new co-hosts complete identity verification and then move into listing setup.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: No subscription plan required for ordinary home hosts | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Home hosts | Signup and listing flow

Airbnb says incorrect or unconfirmed information can limit account permissions and payouts.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During setup | Who needs it: Hosts receiving payouts | Payment verification for host account

Airbnb says identity verification helps confirm users are genuine.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During setup and sometimes later | Who needs it: Hosts and guests | Identity verification flow

Airbnb may use photos, videos, documentation, or other methods to verify a home's location.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before or after listing draft | Who needs it: Home hosts | Listing-location verification flow

Public article says the split-fee structure is most common for home hosts, but not universal.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: Most home hosts pay 3%; some structures differ | Timing: At setup and ongoing | Who needs it: Hosts | Service-fee article

Airbnb says payout timing depends on reservation type, payout method, and whether you are a new host.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: Some payout methods may carry fees | Timing: Before launch and ongoing | Who needs it: Hosts | Earnings and payout flow

Payout methods depend on where the host is based and method eligibility.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: Varies by method | Timing: During setup | Who needs it: Hosts | Payout setup

Public page says eligible Visa or Mastercard debit or reloadable prepaid cards can receive near-instant payouts after release.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: Fee may apply in the account flow | Timing: Optional | Who needs it: Eligible hosts | Fast Pay

Airbnb says some hosts can add additional taxes and a registration number to the listing.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If local taxes remain on the host | Who needs it: Hosts with unsupported local tax lines | Listing tax tool

Airbnb says tax information may be required for reporting and withholding compliance.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During setup and year-end | Who needs it: U.S. hosts | U.S. host tax-information article

Public article explains where hosts find earnings reports and tax documents.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Ongoing | Who needs it: Hosts | Earnings dashboard and tax documents

Hosts can choose standard house rules for the listing.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Home hosts | House-rules setup

Public policy layer that supports safety, reliability, authenticity, and other conduct rules.

Airbnb | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Ongoing | Who needs it: Hosts and guests | Community standards

Public page says AirCover includes $3 million host damage protection and $1 million host liability insurance, but host damage protection is not insurance.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: Included in the platform according to Airbnb | Timing: Before launch and annually | Who needs it: Hosts | AirCover for Hosts

Airbnb says host liability insurance is available in certain countries and is subject to terms, conditions, and exclusions.

Airbnb Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch and claim situations | Who needs it: Hosts | Host Liability Insurance Program Summary

Current city page says short-term-rental/lodging use has a formal city process and that some common residential properties are not eligible.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before listing in city limits | Who needs it: City of Miami properties | iBuild, ProjectDox, city process pages

City says short-term rental is a lodging use and points hosts to the zones where lodging is allowed.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before city launch | Who needs it: City of Miami properties | Zoning FAQ and GIS links

Current city form requires COA or HOA signoff and warns about the 25% building threshold.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the form | Timing: Before city condo or apartment conversion | Who needs it: City of Miami condo or apartment units | Short-Term Rental / Lodging Evaluation Form

City page says home offices use Accessory Use, but short-term rental is separately treated as lodging.

City of Miami | Fee: $50.00 application fee; other fees vary | Timing: Before business operation | Who needs it: Many city businesses, including lodging uses | MiamiBiz CU application

Useful for budgeting; the home-office accessory-use fee is not the normal short-term-lodging branch.

City of Miami | Fee: $50.00 application fee; lodging inspection starts at $313.00 for first 12 units or less; annual lodging reinspection starts at $63.00 | Timing: During city review and renewal | Who needs it: City of Miami lodging operators | CU and inspection fee schedule

City says every business needs a BTR, and most businesses need a CU first.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies by invoice and classification | Timing: Before operation and annual renewal | Who needs it: City of Miami businesses | BTR application

Public county page says county short-term-rental taxes in most of the county are 3% convention development, 2% tourist development room, and 1% professional sports franchise tax.

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector | Fee: Tax rate varies by area | Timing: Before and during operation | Who needs it: Miami-Dade short-term-rental operators | County tourist-tax information

Current county form asks for the Florida DOR sales-tax number, DBPR license number, and Miami-Dade local-business-tax account number.

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector | Fee: None stated on the form itself | Timing: Before collecting and remitting county taxes | Who needs it: Operators responsible for county tax | Tourist-tax account registration form

City of Miami businesses generally need both city and county local business tax receipts.

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before operation and annual renewal | Who needs it: Businesses in Miami-Dade | Local Business Tax Receipt application

Public five-step registration guide with document checklist and identity verification branch.

Sell on Amazon | Fee: $0.99 per item or $39.99 per month, plus selling fees | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All operators on Amazon | Signup flow

Re-check live pricing before acting because fee tables can change.

Sell on Amazon | Fee: Individual $0.99 per item; Professional $39.99 per month, plus referral and optional FBA fees | Timing: At signup and later | Who needs it: All operators on Amazon | Plan comparison

Amazon says Brand Registry is free and requires a pending or registered trademark.

Sell on Amazon | Fee: None for the program | Timing: Optional | Who needs it: Brand owners | Brand Registry

Public FBA overview says Amazon stores, picks, packs, ships, handles customer service, and handles returns.

Sell on Amazon | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Operators using FBA | FBA overview

Public FAQ says some categories are open, some require a Professional plan, some require approval, and some cannot be sold by third-party sellers.

Sell on Amazon | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During sourcing or setup | Who needs it: Operators with regulated or restricted offers | FAQ and restriction guidance

Use the Send to Amazon workflow to create inbound shipments and handle prep, packing, and labeling.

Sell on Amazon | Fee: Varies | Timing: During launch setup | Who needs it: Operators using FBA | Send to Amazon workflow

Public Amazon evidence says insurance may be required within 30 days after exceeding USD 10,000 in gross proceeds in one month, or earlier if requested. Live agreement language is still login-gated.

Seller Central public forum excerpt | Fee: Premium varies | Timing: Re-check before or as sales scale | Who needs it: Operators with physical-product risk | Public forum post quoting platform threshold

City says every business needs a Business Tax Receipt. Home-based users still need the city zoning/use branch first.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Business Tax Receipt page

City says home-office applicants should choose Accessory of Use instead of a standard Certificate of Use.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 non-refundable application fee, credited toward the total only if the application proceeds beyond initial screening | Timing: Before the city BTR if home-based | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Certificate of Use / Accessory Use page

This page confirms the current application-fee baseline; exact total city costs still vary by the use category and review path.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 application fee plus inspection fees that vary by category | Timing: If a city tax or permit applies | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU / Accessory Use fee schedule

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 says Dashers must be at least 18, except Florida requires at least 19, and explains the main document and transport-mode basics.

DoorDash | Fee: No public signup fee identified | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All Dashers | Signup flow

Public page says earnings are built from base pay, promotions, and 100% of tips, and describes both Earn by Offer and Earn by Time.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before first dash | Who needs it: All Dashers | Dasher pay overview

Public safety page says occupational-accident insurance is provided at no additional cost and no opt-in is required.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch and during operations | Who needs it: All Dashers | Safety overview

Public article says Dashers are self-employed independent contractors and points readers to additional tax-form guidance, but exact year-specific form workflow should still be re-checked on the action date.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before tax season | Who needs it: All Dashers | Public tax-orientation article

Public page describes the basic entry path and required transport or document shape.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before first dash | Who needs it: New Dashers | Signup and get-started flow

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 describes Crimson as a no-fee banking and instant-pay option for eligible Dashers.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch and after approval | Who needs it: Dashers wanting faster access to earnings | DoorDash Crimson overview

Public payout text reviewed on April 26, 2026 still coexists with older DasherDirect references elsewhere, so treat the exact live payout mix as an action-date check.

DoorDash | Fee: Public page says switching back to weekly direct deposit restores Fast Pay at $1.99 per cash-out | Timing: After first payouts | Who needs it: Dashers wanting manual cash-outs | DoorDash Crimson payout FAQ

Public page says occupational-accident insurance is included for Dashers at no additional cost.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch and after incidents | Who needs it: All Dashers | Safety overview

Public page says personal automobile insurance is required and describes DoorDash's public insurance position at a high level, but it is not a full policy summary.

DoorDash | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before relying on platform insurance | Who needs it: Drivers using a car | Public myth-versus-fact page

The public help-center URL existed on April 26, 2026, but the page did not render cleanly in same-day checks, so exact live terms remain a retained follow-up item.

DoorDash Help | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Re-check before relying on coverage terms | Who needs it: Drivers using a car | Help-center article

Public page says every business needs a BTR, but it is a general city rule rather than a courier-specific ruling.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: If operating from a Miami address and the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Business Tax Receipt guidance

Public page says a current valid Certificate of Use is required before getting a BTR, and the home-office path is Accessory Use.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before applying for BTR when the branch applies | Who needs it: Home-based Miami operators | Certificate of Use and Accessory Use guidance

Reviewed on April 26, 2026. These are city fees, not a statewide rule.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 standard CU application fee; $94 home-office Accessory Use certificate fee | Timing: Before filing when the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami home-based businesses | CU and Accessory Use fee page

Public page says a receipt is required for each place of business, including home-based businesses.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector | Fee: Varies | Timing: If operating from a Miami-Dade place of business and the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami-Dade businesses | Local Business Tax Receipt

The allowed local evidence for this wave did not preserve a verified public eBay seller-onboarding page. Re-check the current eBay seller entry, identity-verification, and payout pages before listing.

eBay | Fee: unverified in allowed local evidence | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All eBay sellers | Public marketplace entry point

The allowed local evidence did not preserve a verified public eBay fee table for listing fees, final value fees, promoted listings, or store subscriptions. Re-check the current public fee pages before pricing inventory.

eBay / eBay Export | Fee: unverified in allowed local evidence | Timing: Before pricing and launch | Who needs it: All eBay sellers | Public seller-resource starting points

No eBay public brand-registry-style program was verified in the allowed local evidence for this Florida build. Lawful sourcing, invoices, and IP-clean listings still matter.

eBay | Fee: unverified in allowed local evidence | Timing: Optional | Who needs it: Brand owners and resellers | Public site starting point

This combo's baseline assumption is seller-managed shipping. Exact public eBay listing, shipping, returns, and payout workflow pages were not preserved in the allowed local evidence set and should be re-checked before launch.

eBay / eBay Export | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Operators using seller-managed shipping | Public marketplace-resource starting points

Exact public eBay restricted-category and prohibited-item pages were not preserved in the allowed local evidence set. Re-check before listing anything outside low-risk general merchandise.

eBay / eBay Export | Fee: None for the starting points | Timing: During sourcing or setup | Who needs it: Operators with regulated or restricted offers | Public marketplace-resource starting points

Re-check the live public seller pages for returns, payout timing, and account-setting mechanics before you rely on any saved notes.

eBay | Fee: Varies | Timing: During launch setup | Who needs it: New eBay sellers | Public marketplace starting point

No public eBay-wide insurance minimum or seller-wide threshold was identified in the allowed local evidence for this Florida build. Re-check live eBay seller pages and any carrier or storage contracts before relying on that absence.

eBay | Fee: Premium varies | Timing: Re-check before or as sales scale | Who needs it: Operators with physical-product risk | Public site starting point

City says every business needs a Business Tax Receipt. Home-based users still need the city zoning or use branch first.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If the business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Business Tax Receipt page

City says home-office applicants should choose Accessory Use instead of a standard Certificate of Use.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 non-refundable application fee, credited toward the total only if the application proceeds beyond initial screening | Timing: Before the city BTR if home-based | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Certificate of Use / Accessory Use page

This page confirms the current application-fee baseline. Exact total city costs still vary by the use category and review path.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 application fee plus inspection fees that vary by category | Timing: If a city tax or permit applies | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU / Accessory Use fee schedule

Etsy says it does not require a business license to sell, but sellers still must follow the laws that apply to their business.

Etsy Help | Fee: Setup fee may apply by location | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All Etsy sellers | Etsy.com/sell

New shops enroll in Etsy Payments as part of opening the shop.

Etsy Help | Fee: Included in shop setup; processing fees apply on orders | Timing: During shop setup | Who needs it: All Etsy sellers | Etsy Payments / Payment settings

U.S. sellers with U.S. banks use Plaid to verify bank details, and most shops also need a card on file.

Etsy Help | Fee: None for the help page | Timing: During shop setup and when account details change | Who needs it: Sellers using Etsy Payments | Identity and business verification flow

Re-check live before relying because Etsy can update fees and fee labels.

Etsy | Fee: As of April 26, 2026: one-time setup fee may apply, $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, U.S. processing fee 3% + $0.25 USD, plus other optional fees | Timing: Before pricing and ongoing | Who needs it: All Etsy sellers | Policy page

Etsy's fee help says shops that made less than $10,000 in the past 365 days are charged 15% on attributed orders, while shops that made at least $10,000 get a 12% fee, with a $100 cap per order.

Etsy Help | Fee: Fee only when an attributed sale occurs | Timing: Before launch and at growth milestones | Who needs it: Sellers using or subject to Offsite Ads | Offsite Ads policy

Etsy allows items made, designed, handpicked, or sourced by the seller within its policy limits.

Etsy Help | Fee: None for the help page | Timing: Before sourcing and before listing | Who needs it: All Etsy sellers | Policy guidance

Etsy says drop shipping is not allowed except in narrow craft-supply cases, and production partners are allowed only for the seller's original designs or buyer customization.

Etsy Help | Fee: None for the help page | Timing: Before using suppliers or print-on-demand | Who needs it: Sellers using third parties | Policy guidance

The listing flow covers category selection, photos, processing time, shipping profiles, origin details, and disclosure fields.

Etsy Help | Fee: $0.20 per listing plus renewal rules | Timing: Before shop launch and ongoing | Who needs it: All Etsy sellers | Listing editor / shipping profiles

Etsy requires transparent disclosure when a partner physically produces the seller's original design.

Etsy Help | Fee: None for the help page | Timing: Before publishing listings with production assistance | Who needs it: Sellers using print-on-demand or other production partners | Partners you work with / listing disclosures

Etsy says qualifying orders up to $250 USD, including shipping and taxes, may be covered by Etsy, while orders over $250 are not covered. Etsy recommends shipping insurance for those higher-value orders.

Etsy Help / Etsy policy | Fee: No setup fee for the program; separate insurance premiums vary | Timing: Before launch and when order values increase | Who needs it: Sellers shipping physical items | Purchase Protection criteria

City says every business needs a Business Tax Receipt. Home-based users still need the city zoning/use branch first.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Business Tax Receipt page

City says home-office applicants should choose Accessory of Use instead of a standard Certificate of Use.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 non-refundable application fee, credited toward the total only if the application proceeds beyond initial screening | Timing: Before the city BTR if home-based | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Certificate of Use / Accessory Use page

This page confirms the current application-fee baseline; exact total city costs still vary by the use category and review path.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 application fee; Home Office Accessory Use Certificate $94; other inspection fees vary by category | Timing: If a city tax or permit applies | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU / Accessory Use fee schedule

Meta says Marketplace is for adults with active accounts. Public help also says Marketplace is intended for consumers and that businesses that list may be blocked and or have listings removed.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Everyone | Help page

Public help says some Facebook features are only available on the main profile and not on additional profiles, including Marketplace.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Everyone | Help page

Public help shows the basic create-listing flow.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before first listing | Who needs it: All operators | Listing flow

Public help says this feature is only available to select sellers right now.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Optional | Who needs it: Sellers looking for business-mode features | Help page

Public help says this feature is only available to certain sellers.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Optional | Who needs it: Sellers trying to sell as a business | Help page

Public help lists passport, passport card, driver's license, and state or government-issued ID as acceptable identity documents.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If shipping verification triggers | Who needs it: Shipping-eligible sellers | Help page

Public help shows that shipping sellers may be asked for tax information.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If shipping verification triggers | Who needs it: Shipping-eligible sellers | Help page

Public policy page also states the $20 chargeback fee, the U.S. seller-protection limit for covered items up to $2,000, and the published protection conditions for Individual Sellers, including use of a Meta-generated shipping label and shipment within the published handling window.

Meta legal page | Fee: 5% per transaction with $0.40 minimum for individual sellers using onsite checkout | Timing: Before pricing and re-check before launch | Who needs it: Shipping-checkout sellers | Public policy page

Public help says shipping sales may trigger 1099-K through PayPal and 1099-MISC for certain Meta reimbursements.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During tax prep and payout review | Who needs it: Shipping sellers | Help page

Public help says shipping and checkout are not available to all users and that the article is about individual sellers with shipping and checkout.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before using shipped checkout | Who needs it: Shipping-eligible sellers | Shipping and checkout help

Public help says cancellation rate should stay below 10%.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During launch and ongoing | Who needs it: Shipping-eligible sellers | Performance page

Public help shows meetup preferences such as door pickup, door dropoff, and public meetup.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before local transactions | Who needs it: Local sellers | Safety help

Public help says eligible items can be shipped via UPS, USPS, or FedEx.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: Varies | Timing: If using buy and sell groups | Who needs it: Group sellers | Help page

Public help says returns and refunds for local-pickup Marketplace purchases are not available from Facebook, which is why local deals should not be treated like onsite-checkout orders.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before shipping-checkout launch | Who needs it: Shipping-checkout sellers | Returns help

Public help describes common chargeback reasons and says losing a chargeback can deduct the transaction amount and USD 20 fee.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: Potential $20 fee | Timing: Before pricing and ongoing | Who needs it: Shipping-checkout sellers | Chargeback help

Public help says products must comply with Commerce Policies and Community Standards.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During sourcing and listing | Who needs it: All sellers | Policy help

Public help says ratings may become public once you receive 5 or more eligible ratings.

Meta / Facebook Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During launch and ongoing | Who needs it: All sellers | Ratings help

No public universal liability-insurance threshold was identified in the reviewed Meta pages as of April 26, 2026. The public policy page focuses on seller protection, chargebacks, and onsite checkout instead.

Meta legal page | Fee: Premium varies | Timing: Re-check before scaling | Who needs it: Physical-goods sellers | Public policy page

City says every business needs a BTR to operate.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies by classification | Timing: If business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | BTR process

Page says home-office applicants should choose Accessory Use and that the City will contact the applicant within 5 business days after application and fee.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 non-refundable application fee | Timing: Before city BTR if applicable | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU or Accessory Use

Portal handles CU, Accessory Use, BTR, and related business applications.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: During city filing | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | MiamiBiz portal

County says a business inside a municipality must obtain both the city receipt and the county receipt. County receipts run from October 1 through September 30.

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector | Fee: Varies by classification | Timing: If business is in Miami-Dade County | Who needs it: County-based businesses | BTExpress / county application

Public help page reviewed on April 26, 2026 says shoppers should have a smartphone and reliable transportation.

Instacart | Fee: No public signup fee identified | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All prospective shoppers | Work for Instacart / shopper apply link

Public page says shoppers must be 18+, hold a valid driver's license and Social Security number, pass criminal and motor-vehicle-record background checks, and upload a profile photo.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All prospective shoppers | Onboarding and account-integrity overview

Public terms say shopping and delivery services are subject to an Independent Contractor Agreement, unless the app is being used in the course of employment.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All shoppers | Shopper Application Terms and Conditions

Public page says earnings are built from batch pay, promotions, and 100% of tips, and explains heavy pay and tip protection.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before first batch | Who needs it: All shoppers | Shopper earnings overview

Public page says you can choose when, where, and for how long to shop, and that some areas allow signup-to-shopping quickly.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before first batch | Who needs it: New shoppers | Shopper app overview

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 says instant cashout can arrive in minutes, full earnings including tip are available 2 hours after delivery, and weekly direct deposit runs between Wednesday and Friday for the prior week.

Instacart | Fee: $0.50 public Instant Cashout fee | Timing: Before launch and during operations | Who needs it: Shoppers comparing payout methods | Earnings and payment overview

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 says the card is powered by Branch and Lead Bank and offers fast auto-payouts after every batch.

Instacart | Fee: No credit check; payout fee not charged on the public page, but subject to notice | Timing: Before launch and after approval | Who needs it: Shoppers wanting automatic payouts after every batch | Shopper Rewards Card overview

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 exposes only the shopper sign-in screen. Exact 2026 tax-form workflow and statement details remain retained follow-up items.

Instacart | Fee: Login-gated | Timing: Before tax season | Who needs it: Existing shoppers | Shopper sign-in

Public page says U.S. full-service shoppers have access to shopper injury protection free of charge and in-app incident reporting.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch and after incidents | Who needs it: U.S. full-service shoppers | Safety features and shopper injury protection overview

Public Aug. 18, 2021 page says shopper injury protection includes up to $1 million for medical expenses plus disability and survivor benefits. Re-check live terms before relying on the exact coverage.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Re-check before relying on coverage terms | Who needs it: U.S. full-service shoppers | Shopper perks article

Public help page says Instacart takes auto and non-auto claims seriously and links to auto-liability and non-auto claim forms.

Instacart | Fee: None for the page | Timing: After an incident | Who needs it: Shoppers using the platform | Safety incident reporting and claim forms

Public page says every business needs a BTR, but it is a general city rule rather than a shopper-specific ruling.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: If operating from a Miami address and the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Business Tax Receipt guidance

Public page says a valid Certificate of Use is required before getting a BTR, and the home-office path is Accessory Use.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before applying for BTR when the branch applies | Who needs it: Home-based Miami operators | Certificate of Use and Accessory Use guidance

Reviewed on April 26, 2026. These are city fees, not a statewide rule.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 standard CU application fee; $94 home-office Accessory Use certificate fee | Timing: Before filing when the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami home-based businesses | CU and Accessory Use fee page

Public page says businesses located within a municipality must obtain both a city receipt and a county receipt.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector | Fee: Varies | Timing: If operating from a Miami-Dade place of business and the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami-Dade businesses | Local Business Tax Receipt

Public form includes Home Office as a location type and says city businesses also need a city receipt.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector | Fee: Varies | Timing: During filing if the branch applies | Who needs it: Miami-Dade businesses | Local Business Tax Receipt application

Shopify says you need a store name, legal business name and address, time zone, currency, weight unit, and password-protected storefront setup.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Plan required later to go live | Timing: At account setup | Who needs it: All Shopify operators | Store setup flow

Shopify says you need a plan to remove the store password and should finalize policies, contact info, and shipping rates first.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Plan required before removing password | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All Shopify operators | Launch checklist

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 listed Basic $29, Grow $79, and Advanced $299 billed yearly, plus third-party payment fees by plan.

Shopify | Fee: Time-sensitive; see live page | Timing: At signup and on upgrade | Who needs it: All Shopify operators | Plan comparison

Current page says U.S. business addresses in the 50 states and Puerto Rico are supported and address documents may need issuance within the past 6 months.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Included in plan; payment-processing fees vary | Timing: Before accepting payments | Who needs it: Stores using Shopify Payments | Shopify Payments verification

Review prohibited business types and product categories before launch.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before sourcing and before payment setup | Who needs it: Stores using Shopify Payments | Eligibility guidance

Current help-center guidance says new merchants collecting U.S. tax cannot use Basic Tax after July 14, 2025.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: None for the page; tax-service fees may apply later | Timing: Before launch if collecting U.S. tax | Who needs it: U.S. Shopify merchants | Tax setup guidance

Current public page says U.S. stores get a free tier up to $100,000 global sales per year, then pay Shopify Tax fees under the published rate schedule.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Time-sensitive; see live page | Timing: Before launch and before scaling | Who needs it: U.S. stores collecting sales tax | Shopify Tax fee schedule

Covers locations, shipping, routing, delivery methods, notifications, and fulfillment options.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Varies by chosen services | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Shopify operators shipping products | Shipping and delivery settings

Covers flat, price-based, weight-based, and carrier-calculated shipping options.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Varies by your rates and carriers | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Stores shipping orders | Shipping profiles and rates

Shopify says register with tax agencies first, then enter the state and sales-tax ID in the admin.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Shopify Tax may apply under current pricing | Timing: After state registration, before launch | Who needs it: U.S.-based stores collecting tax | Settings > Taxes and duties

Covers refund, privacy, terms, shipping, and related policy pages.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All Shopify operators | Policy pages

Covers buying a Shopify-managed domain or connecting a third-party domain.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Domain costs vary | Timing: Before or at launch | Who needs it: Stores wanting a branded URL | Buy or connect a domain

Shopify says analytics features are available on all plans, with plan-level differences for deeper reporting.

Shopify Help Center | Fee: Included by plan level; some depth varies | Timing: Before and after launch | Who needs it: All Shopify operators | Analytics dashboard and reports

Public pricing reviewed on April 26, 2026 mentions shipping discounts and insurance on some plans, but this pack did not identify a universal public Shopify liability-insurance threshold for a normal beginner store.

Shopify | Fee: Varies by plan and outside insurance provider | Timing: Re-check before scaling or using a 3PL | Who needs it: Physical-product merchants | Plan comparison

City says every business needs a Business Tax Receipt and a Certificate of Use, including home-based businesses.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: If the business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | City startup guidance

Online starting point for Certificate of Use, Accessory Use, and Business Tax Receipt workflows.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before operating in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | MiamiBiz application portal

States that a current Certificate of Use is needed first and that receipts expire on September 30.

City of Miami Finance Department | Fee: Varies by classification | Timing: Before opening and on renewal | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | City BTR / Certificate of Use guidance

County FAQ says businesses in municipalities usually need to contact both the county and the municipality and obtain receipts from each jurisdiction.

Miami-Dade County | Fee: Varies | Timing: If operating in Miami-Dade County | Who needs it: Miami-Dade businesses | County Local Business Tax Receipt guidance

TikTok Shop publishes separate U.S. signup paths by seller type. Sole proprietors without an EIN are told to register as Individual Seller; entity sellers should expect EIN, UBO, and representative-document review.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: No public monthly plan fee identified in reviewed public pages | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All TikTok Shop sellers | Seller signup flow

Reviewed on April 26, 2026: the public setup guide says verification documents must be clear and match Seller Center details, the W-9 matters, the warehouse address must be USPS-verified, and products go live only after internal compliance review.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: None for the guide | Timing: Immediately after account creation | Who needs it: All TikTok Shop sellers | Seller Center setup and verification flow

Only the shop owner can update payout bank details. Reserve levels and settlement timing are performance-based, and high-volume sellers face annual verification and disclosure duties.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: None for the guides | Timing: Before first sale and ongoing | Who needs it: All TikTok Shop sellers | Seller Center finances and Qualification Center

Public sources reviewed on April 26, 2026 support the promotional fee path and the 20% refund-administration-fee rule, but not one stable permanent category-fee table for every seller. Re-check live category fees before pricing inventory.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: 3% promotional referral-fee rate for eligible new sellers for 30 days after first sale; standard category rates apply later | Timing: At signup and before pricing | Who needs it: New sellers and anyone pricing inventory | Public referral-fee promotion page

The public overview says U.S. sellers can encounter multiple logistics options depending on eligibility, including seller-managed shipping, TikTok Shipping, and Fulfilled by TikTok.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: Varies by logistics path | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All TikTok Shop sellers | Seller Shipping, TikTok Shipping, and FBT overview

Public FBT materials reviewed on April 26, 2026 describe storage, packing, shipping, and 3-day-delivery benefits, but live eligibility and economics should be re-checked before use.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: Live economics vary; re-check current fee cards | Timing: Optional before scaling | Who needs it: Sellers considering TikTok warehousing | FBT enrollment and operations

This is shipment insurance, not a general seller-liability policy.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: Automatic coverage up to $200 per eligible package; additional coverage available up to $5,000 | Timing: During launch setup | Who needs it: Sellers using TikTok Shipping labels | TikTok Shipping insurance

Product listings must be truthful and compliant. Restricted products can require category-level or product-level qualification and additional documentation.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: None for the pages | Timing: During sourcing or setup | Who needs it: All TikTok Shop sellers | Policy pages

No public TikTok Shop-wide general liability threshold was identified in the public pages reviewed on April 26, 2026. Treat shipping insurance as separate from broader product-liability or commercial-liability planning.

TikTok Shop Academy | Fee: Shipment-insurance costs vary by option | Timing: Re-check before or as sales scale | Who needs it: Operators with physical-product risk | TikTok Shipping insurance page

City says every business needs a Business Tax Receipt. Home-based users still need the city zoning or use branch first.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If the business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Business Tax Receipt page

City says home-office applicants should choose Accessory Use instead of a standard Certificate of Use.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 non-refundable application fee, credited toward the total only if the application proceeds beyond initial screening | Timing: Before the city BTR if home-based | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Certificate of Use / Accessory Use page

This page confirms the current application-fee baseline. Exact total city costs still vary by the use category and review path.

City of Miami | Fee: $50 application fee plus inspection fees that vary by category | Timing: If a city tax or permit applies | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU / Accessory Use fee schedule

Public page covers the main signup requirements, required documents, and screening overview.

Uber | Fee: No public signup fee identified | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All drivers | Signup flow

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 states current local earnings disclosure dates, document basics, and the independent-contractor framing.

Uber | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch in Miami | Who needs it: Drivers using the Miami market | Miami driver page

Public page covers the core vehicle rules but keeps city-specific cutoffs dynamic.

Uber Help | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before buying, leasing, or renting | Who needs it: Drivers using their own or another vehicle | Vehicle requirements

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 covers personal-policy requirements, platform coverage, optional injury protection, and the current public deductible for vehicle damage on trip.

Uber | Fee: Premium varies by driver's own policy | Timing: Before launch and after accidents | Who needs it: Drivers using a vehicle | Insurance overview

Public page covers waiting-lot, queue, pickup, and dropoff behavior.

Uber | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before airport trips | Who needs it: Miami drivers using MIA | MIA driver information

Effective December 8, 2025. Confirms permit structure, no cruising, digital-network connection, staging rules, and airport control of operations.

Miami-Dade Aviation Department | Fee: Permit-side fees vary and are not quoted here as a driver charge | Timing: Before airport trips | Who needs it: Miami drivers and companies using MIA | Operational Directive 18-03

Public page reviewed on April 26, 2026 says Instant Pay is available up to 6 times daily and most US drivers can use it after the first trip.

Uber | Fee: $1.25 per cash out to personal debit card on the reviewed public page | Timing: Before launch and during operations | Who needs it: Drivers wanting faster payouts | Instant Pay and Uber Pro Card overview

Public help page says the 2025 Tax Summary and 1099s are available by January 31, 2026, and drivers below the federal threshold can opt in for forms.

Uber Help | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before tax season and annually | Who needs it: Drivers | Tax Summary and 1099 access

Core state-law coverage minimums for waiting time and on-trip periods.

Florida Legislature | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before launch and after accidents | Who needs it: All Florida drivers | F.S. 627.748(7)

Public page says personal insurance is required, rideshare endorsements may be available but are not required just to sign up, and vehicle-damage coverage on trip is contingent on your own comprehensive and collision coverage.

Uber | Fee: Driver's own premium varies | Timing: Before launch and after accidents | Who needs it: All drivers | Insurance overview

Florida says municipalities may not require a local business license or similar authorization for prearranged rides.

Florida Legislature | Fee: None for the page | Timing: First Miami local-law review | Who needs it: Miami-based Uber drivers | F.S. 627.748(17)

Keep this as a contrast page, not the main ordinary solo-driver branch, because Florida's TNC preemption statute controls the ride activity itself.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Only if a separate non-TNC city business branch applies | Who needs it: Founders opening a separate office or other non-TNC activity in Miami | BTR page

Public airport page says airport-access business activity requires a permit agreement. For TNC work, the permit is on the company side in the reviewed public materials.

Miami-Dade Aviation Department | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before airport operations | Who needs it: Drivers and companies using MIA | Permit procedures

Official airport page confirms designated taxi and ride-app pickup zones on the arrivals level.

Miami-Dade Aviation Department | Fee: None for the page | Timing: Before airport pickups | Who needs it: Drivers and riders using MIA | Taxis & Ride App page

Public qualification list says the seller needs business tax ID or business license number, with SSN not accepted, supporting business documents, ecommerce history, GTIN or UPC coverage, compliant catalog, and WFS or another B2C U.S. warehouse with returns capability.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: No public setup fee identified | Timing: Before application | Who needs it: All applicants | Join Marketplace and getting-started overview

Public page dated February 11, 2026. The fuller public onboarding sequence is verify business, choose payout method, add market details, manage fulfillment, and set up catalog.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: No public monthly plan fee identified | Timing: During application | Who needs it: New Walmart Marketplace sellers | Seller Profile and 5-step onboarding flow

Keep this provider-agnostic. Current public pages support Walmart Marketplace Wallet or a third-party payment solution provider, one at a time. Older public quickstart material naming a specific provider was not treated as a universal rule.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: No hidden fees for Wallet page itself | Timing: Before first payout | Who needs it: New sellers choosing a payout method | Wallet or third-party payment solution path

Public page says referral fees vary by category and product type and are deducted only when a sale completes.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: Zero setup, monthly, or hidden fees per public page | Timing: At signup and before pricing | Who needs it: All sellers | Pricing page

Public page says an active USPTO trademark registration is required for each brand registered.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: None for the portal page | Timing: Optional | Who needs it: Brand owners | Brand Portal

Public guide says Seller Center handles item setup, performance monitoring, order tracking, and shipping preferences.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: None for the guide | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All enrolled sellers | Seller Center guide

Public page says WFS has no minimum requirements at this time, is optional after onboarding, and handles customer-service questions plus returns in any Walmart store or by mail.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: Varies by use | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Sellers considering Walmart fulfillment | WFS overview

Public page lists current storage-fee structure and category-level fulfillment surcharges.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before pricing or scaling | Who needs it: Sellers considering WFS | WFS cost estimator

Public guide says one prohibited item can deny the application. Public quickstart policy PDF lists pre-approval examples like fragrance, luxury brands, software, cell phones and accessories, Halloween and select seasonal products, and custom content.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: None for the pages | Timing: During sourcing or setup | Who needs it: All sellers | Public guide and policy PDF

Public page publishes current thresholds for on-time delivery, cancellations, responsiveness, shipping speed, content quality, price competitiveness, active days, and policy compliance. Use them as public guideposts, not initial application criteria.

Walmart Marketplace | Fee: None for the page | Timing: During launch and ongoing | Who needs it: Seller-fulfilled operators | Pro Seller criteria page

Public coverage evidence reviewed for this pack was narrower than a universal seller-liability mandate. No Marketplace-wide general-liability threshold was publicly identified. Re-check account-specific agreements, WFS terms, 3PL contracts, carriers, and landlords before relying on that absence.

Walmart Marketplace public source set reviewed on April 26, 2026 | Fee: Premium varies | Timing: Re-check before or as sales scale | Who needs it: Operators with physical-product risk | Public onboarding entry point

City says every business needs a Business Tax Receipt, every business is also required to obtain a Miami-Dade County local business tax receipt, and most businesses need a CU first.

City of Miami | Fee: None for the page | Timing: If the business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | BTR page

City says EIN is required for the business, with SSN acceptable only if the founder is using the legal name as the business name.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before opening | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | BTR application path

This page confirms the current visible fee baselines for a home-office path. Exact total city cost still varies by classification and review path.

City of Miami | Fee: $50.00 application fee, $94.00 home-office accessory-use fee, $100.00 zoning inspection per folio | Timing: Before the city BTR if home-based | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU / Accessory Use fee schedule

Public setup guidance centers onboarding around products, payments, shipping, taxes, marketing, and personalization.

WooCommerce | Fee: Core plugin is free | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: All WooCommerce operators | Setup wizard and checklist

Current public page says there is no platform fee and no revenue share.

WooCommerce | Fee: Core plugin free; hosting, payments, and extensions vary | Timing: At signup and later | Who needs it: All WooCommerce operators | Pricing overview

Public WordPress.com packaging changed on April 2, 2026, so hosted plugin capability should be re-checked on the action date.

WordPress.com | Fee: Varies by chosen plan | Timing: Same-day check if using WordPress.com hosting | Who needs it: Founders using a WordPress.com-hosted path | Hosted-plan capability update

Covers business address, sell regions, ship regions, currency, and related settings.

WooCommerce | Fee: Included in core | Timing: During setup | Who needs it: Direct-store operators | WooCommerce settings

Current public guide says WooPayments is optional, supported-country limited, requires HTTPS, requires a WordPress.com account, and runs through Stripe onboarding.

WooCommerce | Fee: No setup or monthly fee; processing fees vary | Timing: Before accepting payments if using WooPayments | Who needs it: Stores using WooPayments | WooPayments onboarding

Public fee tables are detailed and time-sensitive. Do not flatten them into one universal number.

WooCommerce | Fee: Varies by country, method, dispute, and currency conditions | Timing: Before pricing and again before launch | Who needs it: Stores using WooPayments | Fee schedule

Public docs explain software configuration, not the legal duty to register or collect.

WooCommerce | Fee: Included in core | Timing: After legal tax registration | Who needs it: Stores collecting tax | Tax settings guidance

Current docs say this path can connect through WordPress.com and can override or replace normal manual-tax setup behavior.

WooCommerce | Fee: Extension-driven | Timing: Optional, after tax-registration path is known | Who needs it: Stores using automated tax | Automated tax extension

Core starts with Flat Rate, Free Shipping, and Local Pickup.

WooCommerce | Fee: Included in core | Timing: Before launch | Who needs it: Stores shipping physical products | Shipping zones and core methods

Public docs show label purchase and fulfillment tooling, separate origin and return addresses, and a WordPress.com payment-method dependency. They do not make live customer checkout rates universal.

WooCommerce | Fee: No monthly fee stated; carrier charges vary | Timing: During launch setup | Who needs it: Stores using Woo label tools | Label and fulfillment tooling

Public docs show that many fulfillment workflows extend through integrations and plugins rather than core.

WooCommerce | Fee: Core plus any extension costs | Timing: During launch and scaling | Who needs it: Self-fulfillers and 3PL users | Fulfillment tools and extension points

Public docs say the Analytics section supports filters, segments, CSV exports, and dashboards.

WooCommerce | Fee: Included in core | Timing: Before and after launch | Who needs it: Store operators | Analytics

No public universal WooCommerce or WooPayments liability-insurance threshold was identified in the reviewed official Woo source set on April 26, 2026. Carrier, landlord, payment-processor, and 3PL contracts can still add their own insurance requirements.

WooCommerce | Fee: Premium varies if insurance is purchased elsewhere | Timing: Re-check before scaling or signing with a 3PL | Who needs it: Physical-product merchants | Public pricing page

Current city page says every business also needs a Miami-Dade local business tax receipt.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies by classification | Timing: If the business is in Miami | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | BTR guidance

Current city page says home-office operators should use Accessory of Use rather than a standard CU.

City of Miami | Fee: Varies | Timing: Before getting the city BTR in most cases | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | CU or Accessory Use workflow

Fee table reviewed on April 26, 2026.

City of Miami | Fee: $50.00 general CU application fee; Home Office Accessory Use Certificate $94.00 | Timing: At the local permit stage | Who needs it: Miami-based businesses | Fee schedule

Current county page says the receipt is required for each place of business and each separate classification at the same location.

Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector | Fee: Varies by classification and location | Timing: Before operating in Miami-Dade County | Who needs it: Miami-Dade businesses | County LBTR