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Business tax Receipt (Occupational
Licensing) Information
Anyone
operating a business within the Town of Bay Harbor Islands is required
to obtain a municipal business tax receipt (occupational license) in addition to any County
or State licenses. Fees are determined by the type of business or
profession, and must be renewed annually, prior to October 1st.
Who
needs a License?
Any
person, firm, association, or corporation maintaining a business
location or branch office within the Town for the privilege of engaging
in or managing a business, profession, or occupation, within the
Town. The Town's zoning use regulations specify what businesses
are permitted to operate in the Town.
Any
person who utilizes a residential unit to conduct a home business,
profession, or occupation. A license is required for each separate
classification at the same business location.
What
do I need in order to obtain a License?
Contact the Town Clerk's office for general requirements and
additional requirements for certain occupations. If you wish, you
may click below for an Occupational License Application form.
You will need
Acrobat Reader to download the application.
Some
requirements include:
•Address and Legal Description (Lot & Block) of
the proposed business
location.
•Federal Employer Identification Number or Social
Security Number (Required)
•Proof of current Fictitious Name Registration
(State Div. of Corporations, 850-487-6058 or www.dos.state.fl.us)
•Professions regulated by the Department of Business
and Professional Regulation must submit an active state license (904-487-2252)
•Restaurant owners must submit a current State
License (Department of Business and Professional Regulation, (305)
470-5680)
When
does my license expire?
Licenses are issued for one year beginning October 1 and expiring
on September 30 of the following year. Licenses not renewed by October
1 of each year become delinquent and are subject to a delinquent
penalty.
What
is the penalty for operating without a current License?
The
penalty for operating without a current License starts
at $250 and can escalate to imprisonment and closure of business.
Do
I still need a Miami-Dade County Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License)?
Yes.
A Town of Bay Harbor Islands License is required before
Miami-Dade County will issue their license.
For more information, contact:
Miami-Dade
County Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License)
140 West Flagler Street, Room 1407
Miami, FL 33130 (305) 270-4949
To
renew your County license on-line
click
here.
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Town of Bay Harbor Islands
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9665 Bay Harbor Terrace - Bay Harbor Islands, Fl., 33154
305-866-6241
E-mail:
townhall@bayharborislands.org
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