 Business
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Before a Santa Rosa County Business Tax Receipt can be obtained, a business must meet all conditions required by city, county, state or federal agency regulations which apply to that business or occupation. Many businesses will be subject to zoning codes. In Santa Rosa County, a business located within a city limit requires both a municipal license and a county license to operate. If the nature of a business takes employees inside a city limit to conduct business even though the business establishment is in the county, it may be necessary to obtain a city license also. The following checklist provides basic information on requirements that may be needed to start a business in Santa Rosa County. No attempt has been made to provide a complete list of regulatory requirements.
1. If you are starting a business
operated out of your home, check with the
County Zoning Department. You may not be allowed to have a
business in an area that is zoned residential. 2. Florida Department of Transportation: A permit may be required when there is a significant change in property use. Phone: 850-415-9208 3. City License: If you are anticipating doing business within the city limits of Jay, Milton, or Gulf Breeze, check with each City Hall to see if they may require you to have a city license in addition to a Santa Rosa County Business Tax Receipt.
4.
Department of Revenue: If your business involves selling
anything, you may be required to collect sales tax.
5.
Internal Revenue
Service: You may be required to obtain a Federal ID number.
6.
Property
Appraiser: A personal property tax return may be required to
be filed for your business.
7.
Santa Rosa County Building Inspector: For information on
construction permits, competency testing, contractors, etc.
8. Fictitious Name: If you are using
any name for your business other than your legal name, you are
required to file a fictitious name with the state. The
application and the renewal forms are available on the left hand
side under the Downloadable Forms header. 9. Certain businesses require inspection before a business tax receipt can be issued in Santa Rosa County.
The following businesses are
inspected by the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division
of Hotels and Restaurants, Panama City Beach District #6. Phone:
850-487-1395.
The
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspects the
following: Phone: 800-488-0800.
Below are the telephone numbers of
several agencies that you may need to contact for information:
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