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Do I need a new business tax receipt if I have a business tax receipt and move to a new location, change my business name or there is a change in ownership?: You must transfer your old business tax receipt if you make one of the above changes, with an accompanying $3 fee. Depending on the new business location, you may be required to submit new paperwork.

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Local Business Tax Receipt

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1. When do I need a St. Lucie County local business tax receipt?

You will need a St. Lucie County local business tax receipt when you conduct a business or profession in:

Fort Pierce
Port St Lucie
St. Lucie County
Village of St Lucie

2. Is the county business tax receipt all I need?: No, depending on the type of business or profession and the location of your business you may need a state license and/or city business tax receipt.

3. Do I need more than one county business tax receipt?: You will need one business tax receipt for each location from which you are operating your business and for each category of business you are conducting.

4. Do I need a new business tax receipt if I have a business tax receipt and move to a new location, change my business name or there is a change in ownership?: You must transfer your old business tax receipt if you make one of the above changes, with an accompanying $3 fee. Depending on the new business location, you may be required to submit new paperwork.

5. Why do I need a city business tax receipt?: You need a city business tax receipt when your business is located in the city, you fall under the jurisdiction of both city and county.