WHAT IS NEEDED TO OBTAIN AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

WHAT IS NEEDED TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS TAX LICENSE?

· APPLICATION

Application needs to be COMPLETED IN FULL including date opened, # of employees, EIN # or SS#, the nature of the business, etc.

· FICTITIOUS NAME

If the business name is anything other than first and last name of the owner, a fictitious name must be registered with the State of Florida and a copy must be submitted with application.

· ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

If the business is incorporated, a copy of the Articles of Incorporation must be submitted with the application.

· HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE

If the business is based out of the applicant’s home, a copy of the Home Occupational Code/Requirements must be signed and attached to the application.

· STATE LICENSE

The State of Florida requires any business regulated by the State of Florida to provide a current copy of the State license before the City Occupational License will be issued or renewed. This includes the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Department of Health, Department of Hotels & Restaurants, Department of Finance, Professional Engineers, Brevard County Certificate of Competency, and the Division of Real Estate.

· CONTRACTORS / SUB-CONTRACTORS

All contractor and sub-contractors are required to furnish a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE showing the applicant to be insured for general liability in the amount of not less than $100,000.00 and $300,000.00 for accident.

· CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP

An application needs to be completed with the new information.

A copy of the bill of sale or deed needs to be attached.

· CHANGE IN LOCATION:

Because an occupational license is tied to a specific address a new application needs to be completed with the new address and phone numbers.

For further information or questions, contact the City of Cape Canaveral’s Finance Department at (321) 868-1234.

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