Local Business Tax Receipts

A Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License) is a miscellaneous tax imposed by local government, in accordance with county ordinance, which also charges the Tax Collector with the responsibility of collection and disbursement of fees. The Local Business Tax Receipt grants the privilege of engaging in or managing a business.

Issuance of a Flagler County Business Tax Receipt does not confirm current compliance with any city, county, state or federal requirements that must be met in conjunction with operating your business. It is the responsibility of the business owner to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and local business tax receipts in order to legally engage in business in the state of Florida.

Forms of Payment Accepted: Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card. Please keep in mind that any payment made with a credit or debit card will be subject to a minimum fee of $2.50. No portion of this fee is retained by the Tax Collector's Office.

If you are no longer in business, fill out the out-of-business affidavit. It is important to know that you may also have outstanding tangible taxes. When closing your business, please be sure to contact the Property Appraiser's office at (386) 313-4150, or the Tangible Tax Department at the Tax Collector's Office at (386) 313-4160.

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CONTACT NUMBERS FOR STARTING YOUR BUSINESS MAY INCLUDE

Flagler County Building Department: 386-313-4002
Property Appraiser (Annual Personal Property Tax Filing): 386-313-4150
Worker's Compensation District Office, St. Augustine: 904-461-2469
Bureau of Licensing, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco: 850-488-8284
Florida Department of Revenue Daytona Beach Service Center: 386-274-6600

WHAT IS NEEDED TO OBTAIN A FLAGLER COUNTY LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT?

_{PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE; IT IS OFFERED AS A BASIC GUIDE, PROVIDING GENERAL INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (386) 313-4160 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.}

A COMPLETED FLAGLER COUNTY LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT APPLICATION

A Completed Flagler County Local Business Tax Receipt Application, which may be downloaded or picked up from the Tax Collector's Office. Completion of the application will include your Federal Employer Identification Number (or social security number) and Florida state sales tax number (if applicable). FEIN's may be obtained immediately by calling the IRS Tax Line at 800-829-4933. A state sales tax number may be obtained through the local Florida Department of Revenue Service Center at 1180 N. Williamson Blvd., Unit 160, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114 (386-274-6600).

Local Business Tax Application

PROOF OF NAME FILING WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Corporation or LLC: Copy of Articles of Incorporation or Organization, respectively, filed with the State of Florida.
Fictitious Name: Proof of Fictitious Name filing (if you are not using your legal name within the name of your business name AND do not plan to incorporate or operate an LLC) with the state of Florida: This may be accomplished online at www.sunbiz.org. The cost is about $50.00. If you do not have access to a computer: You may place a "fictitious name" ad at the Daytona Beach News Journal, which is located at 4984 Palm Coast Pkwy NW in Palm Coast. You will then bring the ad receipt with your completed local business tax receipt application. In addition, you will still need to file your fictitious name with the state of Florida.
State Certification: If you are state certified, your proof of current state certification is also considered proof of name filing with the state of Florida.

A PHYSICAL LOCATION (E.G. RENTED FACILITY OR RESIDENCE) IS MANDATORY. P.O. BOXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

If your physical address is located in Flagler County outside of any city limits: You will need to obtain signed approval (on page two of the business tax receipt application) from the Planning and Zoning Office (386) 313-4009 as well as the Fire Inspection Department (386) 313-4003, Option 2. Both offices are in the Flagler County Government Services Complex at 1769 East S.R. 100 (Moody Blvd.) in Bunnell. Your application will then need to be taken, along with any proof of name filing and applicable state certifications, to the Tax Collector's Office.
If your physical address is located within city limits: You will need to obtain a city local business tax receipt prior to purchasing your county local business tax receipt. Following are contact numbers for city local business tax receipts (formerly known as occupational licenses):
- Bunnell: (386) 437-7516 - Community Development Department, 201 W. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110
- Flagler Beach: (386) 517-2000 - Flagler Beach City Hall, 116 South 3rd St., Flagler Beach
- Palm Coast: (386) 986-3766 - 160 Lake Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164
- Beverly Beach: (386) 439-6888 - Town Hall, 2735 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Beverly Beach
If your physical address is located outside of Flagler County: You will need to provide us with a completed application, a copy of your current occupational license, any proof of Fictitious/corporate/LLC name filing and any applicable state certifications. Please note: The application will request the number of employees. This refers only to the number of employees that will actually be in Flagler County. Please note: The County Local Business Tax Receipt will need to be purchased prior to the purchase of any City Local Business Tax Receipts (formerly known as occupational licenses).

STATE CERTIFICATIONS

If your occupation is one which requires a state certification, such as a general contractor, roofer, plumber, physician, pharmacist or real estate agent, you will need to provide a copy of your current state certification upon application for the Flagler County Local Business Tax Receipt as well as upon each annual renewal. Your Flagler County Local Business Tax Receipt will be issued exactly as it appears on your state license. State registration (or certification from another county) will not be sufficient to obtain a local business tax receipt. For a complete listing of occupations that require state certification, you may visit www.myflorida.com.

WHAT DO I DO ONCE I HAVE OBTAINED MY COUNTY LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT?

Once you have obtained your County Local Business Tax Receipt, you will need to purchase city local business tax receipts (if they have not already been purchased) for any municipalities in which you plan to do business. Please refer to the "A Physical Location" section above for contact numbers.

CONTRACTOR LICENSING AUTHORIZATION CARDS

Most businesses involving construction or home improvement will need to be registered with the Flagler County Building Department prior to obtaining a local business tax receipt. Upon registration, applicants will receive an authorization card (or an exemption card when applicable), which will need to be presented to the Tax Collector's Office. To determine whether your business requires an authorization card, please contact the Building Department at (386) 313-4003, Option 3.

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