Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Business Tax Receipt (BTR)?

A BTR is a tax for the privilege of engaging in or managing a business, profession, or occupation within the city limits. In 2007, the Florida Legislature amended the state statutes to replace references to “Occupational License” to read "Business Tax Receipt" and the term "Occupational License Fee" was amended to read "Business Tax Receipt."

Who needs a Business Tax Receipt?

Any person doing business in Pinellas Park, even a one-person company or home-based business owner, needs a Business Tax Receipt. You need a Business Tax Receipt for each location you are operating your business from, and one for each category of business you are conducting.

What documents do I need when applying?

It is crucial to have all necessary paperwork at the time of completing a business tax receipt. This paperwork can include:

  • Federal Tax Identification Number 
  • Proof of business name registered with Sunbiz
  • All required state licenses
  • Desired form of payment 

How can I pay for a new Business Tax Receipt? 

There are three ways to pay for a new Business Tax Receipt:

  1. Online through the City's portal
  2. By check
  3. In-person

If you are paying online, please follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the City of Pinellas Park's Business Tax Receipt portal by clicking here
  2. Click "Login or Register"
    • If you have an online account, please log in
    • If you do not have an account, create an account by clicking "Register" and following the prompts
  3. Once you have logged into your account, click "Dashboard" to find and pay your invoice 

If you are paying with a check or would like to pay in-person, please use the following address: 

6051 78th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Do I need to register a business name?

The registration of a business name is required if you use or advertise as any Business name other than your Full Legal Name. If you choose to use only your first name, last name, nickname, initials, or any alternate Business name you must register this name with the state at www.sunbiz.org.

 How do I get a Federal ID number or sales tax number? 

FEID# - Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov. 

Sales Tax # - Visit the Florida Department of Revenue website aby clicking here. 

How much does a Local Business Tax Receipt cost? 

Fees are based on variables such as square footage, number of workers, and type of business. 

To learn more regarding Business Tax Receipt pricing, please click here

Can I renew my Business Tax Receipt online?

Yes! Please follow these steps to renew online:

  1. Go to the City of Pinellas Park's online business tax payment service by clicking here
  2. Click "Login or Register"
    • If you have an online account, please log in
    • If you do not have an account, create an account by clicking "Register" and following the prompts
  3. Once you have logged into your account, click "Dashboard"
  4. Go to "My License" located at the bottom of the page and click "renew"
  5. Go through the process of payment like normal 

How can I print my Business Tax Receipt once it is paid for?

  1. Go to the City of Pinellas Park's online business tax payment service by clicking here
  2. Click "Login or Register"
  3. Once you have logged into your account, click "Dashboard"
  4. Go to "My License" located at the bottom of the page and and a pdf version of your Business Tax Receipt will be there
  5. Download the pdf and print from there