Location
The Town of Miami Lakes is located in Northwest Miami-Dade County on both sides of the “big bend” along
the Palmetto Expressway. Conveniently located just 16 miles north of Downtown Miami, 10 miles from Miami
International Airport, 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and adjacent to Opa-Locka
Executive Airport; the official boundaries are NW 170th Street and the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) to the north,
NW 138th Street to the south, NW 57th Avenue (Red Road) to the east, and Interstate 75 to the west.
A strong logistics infrastructure complements the enviable geographic position and forms a conduit for a continuous
stream of visitors and commerce into the area. Among the most significant competitive strengths includes easy access
to Miami International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest cargo and passenger airports; the Port of Miami, the
world’s leading cruise port; and a new slate of transportation projects that will advance the economic development
potential of the region. With expeditious access to several major interstates, sea and air ports, doing business in Miami
Lakes is convenient and made easy.
Miami Lakes Means Business
There are a multitude of resources available to businesses in Miami Lakes designed to foster the expansion of existing
companies and attract new businesses. Business dollars go even further in Miami Lakes as the Town maintains one
of the lowest tax rates in Miami-Dade County. With Florida’s favorable business tax structure, government policies
and competitive costs, it is easy to plan for future growth and ensure that your capital investments will be working
for your business.
Business-Friendly Government:
Government and economic development leaders work together to ensure the business climate remains favorable to
companies of all sizes, including some of the nation’s leading corporations like Merck, BankUnited and Johnson &
Johnson.
Competitive Cost of Doing Business:
Florida provides cost-efficient alternatives to other competitive high-tech states. Put simply, land, labor, and capital
are more affordable here than in California or New York. For businesses in certain targeted industries or specialized
locations, additional financial incentives are available.
Pro-Business Tax Structure:
Business dollars go a lot further here given the tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax.
Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax.
Expedited Permitting:
We understand that businesses need certainty, predictability and efficiency in government regulations. Both the local
and state regulatory agencies and local governments provide quicker, less costly and more predictable permitting
processes for significant economic development projects without reducing environmental standards.
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