INFORMATION SHEET

City of Pembroke Pines –
Local Business Tax Receipt Division
10100 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines, Fl 33026
Telephone: 954-435-6508
Fax: 954-450-6932

Applications are obtained in the Building & Zoning Division. You will need an Local Business Tax Receipt/Zoning Application Form, and if applicable the Restricted Local Business Tax Form (operating business from residence). Legal description of the business is required. A driver’s license or a form of picture identification is required because forms must be notarized. Completed applications must be submitted to the B & Z Dept.

Every commercial business owner applying for a Local Business Tax Receipt must submit proof of sanitation service through the City of Pembroke Pines Utilities Dept (954) 450-6900. If the business owner’s landlord and/or managing agent are responsible for garbage have them supply you with a copy of the Utilities Billing Account number that is linked to Sanitation Service. The Local Business Tax Receipt cannot be issued with out proof of Sanitation Service through the City of Pembroke Pines.

The Building Division will advise you if your business location requires any inspections. Applications are reviewed and signed of by the Building & Zoning Administrator, normally with 7-10 working days. The approved paperwork is forwarded to the Local Business Tax Receipt Division (5thFloor).

The Local Business Tax Receipt Division will notify you when the application has been approved, then you may come to City Hall and pay your Local Business Tax Receipt fee. The Receipt will be mailed to you with 5-7 days of payment.

A Local Business Tax Receipt from Broward County must also be obtained after the issuance of the Pembroke Pines Local Business Tax Receipt. This may be done at the Broward Country Governmental Center located at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 954-765-4697.

If you have a FICTITIOUS NAME for your business you must have that name registered with the Department of State. Filing is done through Tallahassee 850-488-9000. Applications may be picked up at the City of Pembroke Pines Local Business Tax Receipt Division or at the Local Business Tax Receipt office for Broward County located at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL in the Main Lobby. You must have this State registration before license can be issued.

FREQUENTLY USED PHONE NUMBERS

Health Permit

If you own a restaurant or hotel, all health permit licensing is done through Department of Business Regulation at 850-487-1395. If you own a convenience store, market, etc., all health permit licensing is done by Dept of Agriculture 800-435-7352.

Sales Tax Information –
Dept of Revenue:
6565 Taft Street, 3rd Floor,
Hollywood, FL
(954) 967-1821.

Broward County Certificate of Competency Board:
955 S. Federal Highway,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 –
(954) 765-4400.

Alcoholic Beverage Commission:
5080 Coconut Creek Parkway,
Margate, FL 33063 –
(954) 917-1350.

HRS – Broward County Child Care Licensing:
To operate a Day Care Center of Family Home Day you must first be licensed by this agency. (954) 537-2800.

Internal Revenue Service:
To file for a Federal ID Number, call (800)-829-3676.

You must have a Federal ID or Social Security number before license can be issued.

Department of Business and Professional Regulation: 1940 North Monroe St.,
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1027-
850-487-1395.