While tropical vacations, happy retirements and hot nightlife take place in city of Miami, the licensing action takes place in Miami-Dade County. Miami entrepreneurs will find no shortage of licenses they must obtain, but largely from the State of Florida and the Miami-Dade County, which does most of the local-level regulating. Luckily for business owners, Florida makes many of its applications available online. Of course, the fees can sometimes make you sweat like it’s conga time. Miami's economy has always involved lots of tourism which has led many hospitality, entertainment and food companies to develop a large presence or even make Miami their headquarters. Additionally, several cruise lines are based in Miami. The Port of Miami remains a center for international transportation and trade, particularly with Latin America.