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Business opening requirements in Palm Beach County

countywide

County Local Business Tax is not a universal business license. Address and activity may require city receipt, zoning/use approval, occupancy/building/fire review, state licensing and other agency permits.

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Steps

  1. 1

    Check County Local Business Tax

    Do not assume this covers municipal or state licensing.

    pbctax.gov/taxes/business-tax/
  2. 2

    Check state license

    This page lists Mold-Related Services applications; use the applicable DBPR page to verify requirements for other professions and the relevant license class.

    myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chBoard=true&boardid=07