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Business Tax

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  • Business Tax
    Use this service for general correspondence to Business Tax. The Business Tax Division is part of the City of Tampa's Department of Code Enforcement and Business Tax and is responsible for the issuance and collection for all Business Tax Receipts under Chapter 24 of the City's code.

    The Division also administers the issuance of Business Operating permits to certain regulated businesses defined by Chapter 6 of the City code, and also handles the enforcement and maintenance of the Alcoholic Beverage/Wet Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 3. Additionally, the Division handles the collection of revenues from Rental Certificates, which are currently enforced by Code Enforcement.

  • Business Tax New Business Application
    This Business Tax Application Form is the first step in applying for a business tax receipt for a new business operating in the City of Tampa. A possible on-site inspection may be required. If you need assistance completing this form, contact (813) 274-8751.
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    NOTE: All required fields are marked by an asterisk. Use NA for any fields that are not pertinent to your request.

  • Business Tax Records Inquiries
    Use this service to access Business Tax Receipt records as administered and maintained by the City of Tampa for businesses with a paid business tax receipt for the current fiscal year ending September 30th.

  • Business Tax Renewal Online Payment Questions
    Use this service for questions about online Business Tax receipt renewal payments.

  • Business Tax Renewal Online Payments
    Use this service to renew/pay your business tax.