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Florida Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals: A Win for Investors

Do you own commercial properties or are you considering investing in offices, retail spaces, or warehouses in Florida?


Starting October 1st, 2025, there will be no more state sales tax on commercial rentals.

sales tax on commercial properties in Florida

📊 Before and after the change

Until now, Florida has charged a 2.5% state tax on the rent of commercial properties.But this will be permanently eliminated.


This applies to:

  • Office leases

  • Retail space rentals

  • Industrial warehouse leases


👀 ExceptionsThe tax will still apply to:

  • Short-term residential rentals (Airbnb)

  • Vehicle parking

  • Boat storage

  • Aircraft hangars


🚀 Why this matters for investors

This isn’t just a technical change—It’s an opportunity to increase your ROI as a property owner and, if you’re buying, to negotiate better deals.

Less tax =

✔️ Lower costs for tenants

✔️ More demand from companies, franchises, and expanding businesses

✔️ Stronger returns and higher long-term value

🤝 Investing with a long-term mindset

This change makes Florida even more appealing for both current and future commercial property investors.


📩 Contact us and tell us where you’ve invested, and we’ll let you know for free if this new law applies to your property.

 
 
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