LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
INFORMATION SHEET
CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES 

Local Business Tax Receipt Division
Phone:   (954) 435-6508
Fax:       (954) 450-6932
 


To current and prospective businesses in the City of Pembroke Pines, please be advised as follows:

Please refer to "Local Business Tax Receipts" on the Site Map 

The Florida Legislature recently enacted legislation which amended references to Occupational Licenses.  Effective immediately, the term "Occupational License Fee" was amended to read "Local Business Tax," and "Occupational License" was amended to read "Local Business Tax Receipt."

The Florida Legislature was prompted to make these changes in response to misrepresentations by contractors to consumers during the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons.  The Legislature found that some unscrupulous persons presented local "occupational licenses" to consumers as proof of "competency" to perform various repairs and services.  The legislature determined that changing the name of the item issued by local governments from occupational license tax to local business tax may eliminate some fraudulent misrepresentations.

The City Commission of the City of Pembroke Pines subsequently enacted Ordinance No. 1576, instituting changes in accordance with State law.

Nothing about our process has changed, only the terminology.  However, if you have questions, please feel free to call the City Clerk's office at  (954) 435-6508.
 

Applications are obtained in the Building & Zoning Division. You will need a 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 address 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 Building & Zoning 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 new 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 off by Building & Zoning, normally within 7-10 working days. The approved paperwork is forwarded to the Local Business Tax Receipt Division (5th floor).

 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.  The Receipt will be mailed to you within 5-7 days of payment.

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

 If you have a FICTITIOUS NAME for your business you must have that name registered with the Dept. 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 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in the Main Lobby. You must have this State registration before Receipt can be issued.

 FREQUENTLY USED PHONE NUMBERS:

 HEALTH PERMIT

If you own a restaurant or hotel, all health permit licensing is done through DEPT. 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 1-800-435-7352

SALES TAX INFORMATION - DEPT. OF REVENUE
6565 Taft Street, 4th 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 Pkwy., Margate, FL 33063 – (954) 917-1350

HRS - BROWARD COUNTY CHILD CARE LICENSING -
To operate a Day Care Center or Family Home Day you must first be licensed by this agency – (954) 537-2800

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
To file for a Federal I.D. Number, call 1-800-829-3676

You must have a Federal I.D. or Social Security Number before license can be issued.