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The county business tax is required when a business begins operation.  The tax year is October through September.  If a business begins in the last half of the tax year (on or after April 1st) only one-half of the annual tax is due.
 
Businesses that begin operation between October 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010
bulletThe full annual tax 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.
 
Businesses that begin operation April 1, 2010 or later
bulletBusinesses are required to pay the tax within 45 days of the start of operation.  If they do not, a 25% penalty is assessed.  One-half of the annual tax is due for the current year.  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.
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Commerce:

Businesses that begin operation prior to October 1, 2009
Englewood/Cape Haze
LBK/Lido/St. Armands
North Port Area
Greater Sarasota
Siesta Key
Venice Area
bulletBecause multiple years taxes may be required, please contact our office at (941) 861-8300 for a calculation of the taxes due.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Links:
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Economic Devel. Corp.
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Florida Sales Tax
 
 
 

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