INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING A BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (FORMER KNOWN AS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE)
CHANGE OF BUSINESS LOCATION REQUIRES ZONING APPROVAL

AND A NEW APPLICATION FORM COMPLETED

Please Note: To determine whether your business is located within a municipality (city), contact the municipality nearest your business location.


1) If your business is located inside the Town limits, you must submit the application to the Town’s Occupational License Clerk in person for approval.

2) If you will be leasing space to conduct your business, you will need to attach a notarized letter to your application from the owner of the property giving you permission to conduct business at that location.

* SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS *

A. If your profession or occupation is certified by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation or Department of Health, you must attach a copy of your certification, registration, or license to this application.

B. Banks, mortgage brokers, finance companies, and stockbrokers must be registered with the State Comptroller or the Federal Home Bank of Atlanta or Comptroller of Currency. Attach a copy of state/federal/national license showing proper business location to this application.

C. Restaurateurs and mobile food unit operators must contact the Division of Hotel & Restaurants. You must attach a copy of approved inspection report to this application or obtain an authorized signature on the face of this application.

D. Child care must have the approval of the County Health Department. You must attach a copy of the license to this application or obtain an authorized signature on the face of this application.

E. Food outlets, auto repair, travel agencies, telemarketers, health and dance (ballroom) studios must submit a permit, registration or exemption from State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services.

F. Certified contractors must attach a copy of State of Florida and County Certification. County license is required, countywide municipal license is optional.

G. Any person who engages in any business, occupation or profession covered by the Town of Dundee Occupational License Ordinance, who does not pay the required Occupational License Tax within 150 days after the initial notice of tax due, and who does not obtain the required Occupational License is subject to civil actions and penalties, including court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and additional administrative costs incurred as a result of collection efforts and a penalty of up to $250.00.