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The county local business tax is required when a business begins operation.  The license period is for the fiscal year, October through September.  If a business begins in the last half of the fiscal year (on or after April 1st) only one-half of the annual license fee is due.
 
Businesses that begin operation between October 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008
bulletThe full annual fee is due.  Businesses are required to pay the tax within 45 days of the date of operation.  If they do not, there will be a 25% penalty assessed.  Click here for the full year fee schedule - and remember to add the penalty if it applies.
bulletIf you have any questions, or would like for us to calculate the amount due for you, please call our office at (941) 861-8300.
Chambers of

Commerce:

Englewood
Longboat Key
North Port
Sarasota
Siesta Key
Venice
Businesses that begin operation April 1, 2008 or later
bulletBusinesses are required to pay the tax within 45 days of the date of operation.  If they do not, there will be a 25% penalty assessed.  One-half of the annual fee is due for the 2006 license.  Click here for the half year fee schedule. Remember to add the 25% penalty if you have been in business for more than 45 days.

 

Business that begin operation prior to October 1, 2007
 
bulletBecause a multiple year license may be required, please contact our office at (941) 861-8300 for a calculation of the fees due.
 
 
Other Links:
Div. of Corporations
Economic Devel. Corp.
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