How will I know when I am doing business?
When do I need a Pinellas Park Business Tax?
What do I do if I want to apply for a Pinellas Park Business Tax?
Is Business Taxing the only place I have to go?
Can I have a business in my home?
How long does it take to get a license?
When is an inspection scheduled?
How much does an Business Tax cost?
How long is the Business Tax valid?
What if the Business Tax is renewed late?
How can I pay for my Business Tax?
What if I change the location of my business?
What if I change the name of my business?
What if I change the ownership of my business?
What if I do business in Pinellas Park but my business office is located elsewhere?

A: You are conducting business when you do any of the following:

• Sell goods or services(s)
• Solicit business and/or offer goods or services for sale, hire, lease or rent
• Acquires or uses any vehicle, premises, machine, or device within the City for business purposes
• Perform a trade or service for any person or business
• Another way to know if you are in business is if you hold yourself out to the public at any given location, by sign, printed matter, classified section, telephone directory, city directory, word of mouth, or otherwise, as being engaged in business.

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A: You need to apply for a Business Tax before you open any type of commercial, industrial or business office within the City limits of Pinellas Park. Although your mailing address may be Clearwater, Largo or St. Petersburg, you may still be located within the City. Please call or stop in to check if you are within the current City boundaries. You can reach us at (727) 541-0752.
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A: First you must complete and submit, in person or by mail, a Business Tax application. You may obtain the application in person, by fax (727)541-0886, or by downloading the Business Tax application. This information will be reviewed and you will be told the amount due for the tax.  The Zoning Division will review the application for zoning requirements. 
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A: Yes. Business Taxing is located at the Public Works/Technical Services Complex, 6051 78th Avenue North, Pinellas Park, Florida. While filling out your Business Tax application you can contact the Building and or Zoning Divisions at the same information service counter. If your business requires any other agency inspection, you will need to contact that agency in person.
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A: It depends. There are zoning restrictions on home businesses. To check if your business can operate from your home, please contact the Zoning Division (727) 541-0756
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A: Most Business Taxes can be issued the same day you come to the office. However, a business tax at a commercial location requires a zoning review and possibly other departments. Therefore, it may take a couple of working days to complete.
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A: The next business day, however we will be flexible with your schedule and can schedule an a.m. or p.m. inspection.
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A: License fees vary depending on the occupation, square footage of business and number of employees. After an application has been filed and reviewed, an actual amount will be quoted.
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A: A Business Tax is issued for a fiscal year beginning October 1st and ending September 30th of the following year. Renewal notices are mailed out July 1st.
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A: Licenses not renewed by October 1st are subject to a penalty of up to 25% of the total cost of the license. After 150 days of nonpayment, an additional administrative penalty of $250.00 will be added to the amount due.
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A: The City will accept payment in the form of cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.
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A: You will need to follow the same requirements as for a new business tax. If your new business location is within the City, you can transfer your current business tax. You will need to make out a new updated application, surrender your current business tax, have a building and fire inspection and pay a transfer fee of 10% of the annual business tax fee, but not less then $3.00 or more then $25.00 and a $25.00 inspection fee is required. If the size of the new building being occupied or the number of employees increases, the cost of the business tax may increase.
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A: You will need to make out a new updated application, surrender your current business tax and pay a transfer fee of 10% of the annual business tax fee, but not less then $3.00 or more than $25.00.
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A: You will need to make out a new updated application, produce a copy of the bill of sale, surrender your current business tax, have a building and fire inspection and pay a transfer fee of 10% of the annual business tax fee, but not less then $3.00 or more then $25.00 and a $25.00 inspection fee is required.
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A: You will need to obtain a registration to conduct business within the City of Pinellas Park. To register, you will need to bring your home based license and any documents or licenses that may be required for your profession. There is a $20.00 fee to register each type of business you are engaged in. Those persons who are regulated by the Department of Business Regulation are exempt from this fee.
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