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Business Tax Receipt Division

Office Information

Location:
100 S Myrtle Ave, Rm 210
Clearwater, FL 33756

Hours:
8:00 – 4:30 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:00 – 2:30 Wednesday

Doing Business in Clearwater

  • All businesses located within the city limits of Clearwater shall obtain a Business Tax Receipt prior to the commencement of business or the practice of a profession.


  • All businesses located outside the city limits of Clearwater who desire to transact business in the City of Clearwater are required to register.


  • License year is October 1 to September 30 of the following year.


  • Renewal Period begins August 1, licenses not renewed on or before September 30 shall pay a late fee.

Renew Your License

Renew online or by mail if there are no changes to the:

Business address,
Business name,
Business ownership,
Mailing address

For any changes call 727-562-4567 for instruction or
renew at our office.

Payment accepted:
Check, Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express

No Service Charge

 

What You Will Need to Apply:

  • New Business License


  • Confirm your business address is located within the city limits of Clearwater through the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s office, 727-464-3207or pao.co.pinellas.fl.us


  • Fictitious name registration, if your business name does not contain your legal name (first and last name) and is not exempt from filing by 865.09(7) F.S., www.sunbiz.org


  • Corporation filing with the State of Florida, if your business name is INC, TM, LP or LLC, www.sunbiz.org


  • Pinellas County Certification or State License, for contractors, www.pcclb.com or www.myflorida.com


  • State License or Inspection Report, for restaurants or food service businesses and professionals licensed by the state, www.myflorida.com or www.800helpfla.com


  • Proof of insurance, if operating a taxi, limo, or bus service, with the City of Clearwater listed as an additional insured party.


  • Business Registration
    Copy of Business Tax Receipt issued by county or city where your office is located.


  • Pinellas County Certification or State License, for contractors, www.pcclb.com or www.myflorida.com

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