Direct answer
Direct answer
Most businesses operating in Hillsborough County need a county local business tax receipt. Fees vary by business classification, number of employees, or other measures; a city receipt may also be required inside Tampa, Plant City, or Temple Terrace.
Before you begin
Before you begin
The county receipt is separate from city business tax, zoning, and state professional licensing requirements.
Key information
- Local requirement
- Determined by business address and activity
- State licensing
- May also apply
- Zoning approval
- Separate from a business tax receipt
- Renewal
- Check the issuing jurisdiction
Fees
- County business tax
- Varies by classificationExamples include $30 for many professions; employee-based and activity-specific schedules also apply
- City business tax
- May apply separately
- Online payment fee
- Shown at checkout
Requirements
- Business legal or fictitious name and owner information.
- Physical business address and a description of the activity.
- State or professional licenses when the activity is regulated.
- Municipal or zoning approval when required for the location.
Steps
- 1Confirm whether the address is incorporated or unincorporated.
- 2Check both county and city receipt rules for that address.
- 3Obtain prerequisite state licenses or zoning approval.
- 4Apply with the responsible tax or municipal office and pay the assessed fee.
Important notes
- A local business tax receipt is not a professional license or proof that zoning permits the activity.
- Home-based and regulated businesses can have additional requirements.
Relevant office
Hillsborough County Tax Collector — Business Tax Services
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