Local Business Tax Receipt
The Basics
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ABC's of Starting a Business in St. Lucie County
Prior to starting your business there are some basic
factors you must be familiar with. Obtaining
the information you need can be difficult and
time-consuming. In an effort to simplify the
procedure of starting your own business we
are providing these facts for your use which
may be obtained at our
or
Office
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| St. Lucie County Local Business Tax Receipt Ordinance #07-016 requires
that all businesses or professions located in
St Lucie County obtain a County Business Tax Receipt.
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| All businesses operating within city limits, by
law, must obtain a City and County Business Tax Receipts in order
to operate legally. Unless you obtain both Receipts
you will be considered in violation of the Local Business Tax Receipt Ordinance.
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| If your business is located in the unincorporated area of the County,
a city Business Tax Receipt is not required, however, you will need a
Zoning Compliance Approval, a Hazardous Waste Approval
and any additional state required licenses as necessary.
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| If you
are working from your home, you must still
meet applicable state and local requirements
before obtaining a County Business Tax Receipt.
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For more information on licensing the following numbers are provided;
| Tax Collector's Office - Ft Pierce Office |
772.462.1650 |
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| Tax Collector's Office - Port St Lucie Office |
772.337.5600 |
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| Fort Pierce City Clerk |
772.460.2200 |
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| Port St Lucie City Hall |
772.871.5225 |
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| I.R.C.C. - Small Business Development Center |
.772.462.4756 |
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| SCORE - Service Core of Retired Executives |
772.489.0548 |
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