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Business Tax Receipt
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Business Tax Receipt
A Business Tax that is levied on each business, occupation, or profession for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession within the city limits. A business will actually receive a Business Tax Receipt and not a license after the tax has been paid.
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Business Tax Receipt
Please access the application portal on OpenGov (https://cocoabeachfl.viewpointcloud.com/)
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The cost of a Business Tax Receipt will vary, depending on the type of business or service provided. There is a non-refundable application fee of $10; this fee is charged at the time of the original application.Business Tax Receipt
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Business owners will need to provide the applicable information on a pre-printed Business Tax Receipt Application:Business Tax Receipt
- Applicant / Owner Name
- Business Name
- Business Mailing Address
- Business Phone and Emergency Contact Number
- Type of Business
- Business Description
- Social Security Number or Employee Identification Number
- Fictitious Name Registration or Articles of Incorporation
- Any State License / Registration Number and Expiration Dates
- Any Professional Certifications
- Type of Insurance (if applicable)
- Retail Business Inventory
- Hotel/Motel License Number
- Number of Units (if rental property or hotel / motel)
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Business Tax Receipt
Chapter 13 of the City Code of Ordinances specifies the requirements for licenses.
For questions regarding Business Tax Receipt, please call the Development Services Department at 321-868-3298.
Operating a business from any location within the city requires a Business Tax Receipt (aka Occupational License.)