Florida Tobacco Tax Bond

Florida Tobacco Tax Bond

Wholesalers, distributors, and exporters of cigarettes and tobacco products in Florida will need to file a Surety Bond as licensing requirement with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. The bond is used to guarantee the payment of taxes when a licensee fails to submit due payment to the Division.

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A Tobacco Tax Bond must be held by those who hold one of the following license types:

By purchasing your Tobacco Tax Bond with Jet, you will provide peace of mind to the Division that you will follow the obligations spelled out in the Cigarette Law and Tobacco Products Law. 

How Much Does a Florida Tobacco Tax Bond Cost?

You can purchase your Tobacco Tax Bond for as little as $100 a year or $10 a month with Jet’s unique month-to-month plan. The bond rates for cigarette distributing agents, exporters, stamping distributors, and tax-paid distributors are subject to a credit check, so the actual cost of the bond will vary. See starting prices for a Florida Tobacco Tax Bond in the chart below.

Bond TermAnnualMonthly
$1,000$100$10
$10,000$100$10
$15,000$150$15
$20,000$200$20
FL Tobacco and Cigarette Tax Bond Rates

Cigarette distributors and exporters need a Tobacco Tax Bond in an amount that will cover a missed payment: 110% of the estimated tax liability for a 30-day period. The bond cannot be less than $2,000 (with the exception of tobacco products distributors whose bond is set at $1,000). 

The Tobacco and Cigarette Tax Bond Process With Jet

Applying with Jet only takes a few minutes. All you need to do is submit the information that is needed for the bond form, like general licensing information. Since a credit check is required for providing a quote (for all license types except for a tobacco products distributor), you will need to provide a social security number. This is just a soft credit check and your credit score will not be affected. 

Once your application is complete, you will receive an automatically-approved quote for bonds with a limit under $15,000. You will be able to purchase this quote instantly and move on to filing your Tobacco Tax Bond. 

If the bond limit is over $15,000, additional considerations are required before a quote can be approved. Your application will be submitted for review and a Jet team member will reach out to you for financial statements (and any other necessary underwriting criteria). When your quote is ready, you will receive an email with a link to purchase your bond. 

To file your Tobacco Tax Bond, you will need to mail in or bring in the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. After your payment has been processed, Jet sends you an email with a digital copy of your bond and a receipt of purchase. The original copy of the bond is mailed to you to submit to your local auditing district office from the list below:

OfficeAddress
Fort LauderdaleABT Auditing District Office – Fort Lauderdale
5080 Coconut Creek Parkway, Suite B
Margate, FL 33063-3942
JacksonvilleABT Auditing District Office – Jacksonville
4161 Carmichael Ave
Building 3300 Suite 200-B
Jacksonville, FL 32207-2316
MiamiABT Auditing District Office – Miami
8240 NW 52nd Terrace, Suite 302
Doral, FL 33166-4001
OrlandoABT Auditing District Office – Orlando
400 W. Robinson St
Room 709, N Tower, Hurston Bldg
Orlando, FL 32801
TallahasseeABT Auditing District Office – Tallahassee
2601 Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1026
TampaABT Auditing District Office – Tampa
1313 Tampa St
Park Trammel Bldg, Suite 914
Tampa, FL 33602-3303
Local Auditing District Office Information

Florida Tobacco Tax Bond Information

How to Renew My Bond

Check out how easy it is to renew your Tobacco Tax Bond with Jet.

How to Cancel My Bond

Tobacco Tax Bonds have a cancellation period of 60 days. See more details here.

Bond Claim Process

Tobacco Tax Licensees must be aware of what causes a claim and the claims process.

Florida Tobacco Tax Surety Bond Form Sample

Florida Tobacco Tax Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: