Business Tax Receipts Division
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Business Tax Receipt?
A: Business Tax Receipt means the method by which the
city grants the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession,
or occupation with its jurisdiction. It shall not mean any fees or licenses
paid to any board, commission, or officer for permits, registration, examination,
or inspection which are hereby deemed to be regulatory and in addition
to and not in lieu of any Business Tax Receipt unless otherwise provided
by law.
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Q: How can I apply for a Business Tax Receipt?
A: To obtain a City of Clearwater Business Tax Receipt,
your business must be physically located within the city limits. An application
must be made in person at our office located in the Municipal Services
Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave #210. The hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Mon, Tue,
Thu, Fri and 8:00 to 2:30 Wed.
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Q: What is needed to apply for an Occupational
License?
A: The address of the business, general description
of the business, any regulatory certificate you may hold in regard to
your business. If you are using a business name that does not contain
your legal name (first and last name) or is not a corporation or partnership
filed with the State of Florida, then a fictitious name certificate is
required.
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Q: How much will the Business Tax Receipt cost?
A: The fee is based on the type of business you will
be starting. Please call 727-562-4567 for information regarding the Schedule
of Fees, Rates and Charges.
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Q: I'm opening a branch office; do I need a
Business Tax Receipt for the new location?
A: Yes, if the new location is within the city limits
of Clearwater.
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Q: When will the Business Tax Receipt expire?
A: A Business Tax Receipt is not valid for more than
1 year and will expire on September 30 of each year.
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Q: I'm going to move my business to another
location in Clearwater, what should I do about my Business Tax Receipt?
A: Complete a Business Tax Receipt application for
your new location, return the original license from your previous location,
and pay a license transfer fee. The transfer fee is 10 percent of the
annual license tax, but not less than $3.00 or more than $25.00.
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Q: I'm selling my business can the Occupational
License be transferred to the new owner?
A: A Business Tax Receipt may be transferred to a new
owner with the completion of an application, evidence of the sale, the
original license, any regulatory certificate applicable to the type of
business, and a transfer fee. The transfer fee is 10 percent of the annual
license tax, but not less than $3.00 or more than $25.00.
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Q: Where are hot dog stands and other vendor
carts permitted?
A: Vendor carts are only permitted as part of
a special event. For details please contact the Parks
& Recreation Department at 727-562-4804.
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Q: If I don't have a business location in Clearwater,
can I get a Business Tax Receipt?
A: A business that does not maintain a permanent business
location or branch office within the city limits of Clearwater but desires
to transact business or engage in an occupation or profession within the
city shall register the license from the city or county where their business
is located, provide any regulatory certificate applicable to the type
of business, and pay a registration fee. Please call 727-562-4567 for
the registration fee.
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