Permits, Licenses & Taxes
Permits
Looking for information about building permits needed to open, renovate or expand your business? The rules for Building Permits differ for businesses located within unincorporated areas of Pinellas County and within Pinellas’ 24 municipalities.
- Permitting Information for Businesses in Unincorporated Pinellas County
- Municipal permits (contact the municipality in which your business resides).
Unsure if your business is in unincorporated Pinellas County or within a municipal boundary? Visit For Residents of Unincorporated County, and enter in your business address, then review your municipal boundary.
Business Tax Receipts
A Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as an Occupational License) is an annual business tax for all businesses, professionals, independent contractors and individuals who accept compensation for merchandise or services, who are located within city limits. The rules for Business Tax Receipts differ for businesses located within unincorporated areas of Pinellas County and within incorporated municipalities.
To determine whether your business is in unincorporated Pinellas County or within an incorporated municipal boundary, visit For Residents of Unincorporated County, and enter in your business address, then review your municipal boundary. Contact your municipality to find out if you need a Business Tax Receipt to conduct business.
- Review important information for businesses located within unincorporated areas of Pinellas County.
Licenses
Some professions and businesses may require licensing from the State of Florida or other agencies. Have questions? Contact us at businesshelp@pinellas.gov.
