Government services, mapped in Pinellas County
A clear path through Pinellas County, its municipalities, and applicable Florida and federal agencies.
Business
Business Tax Receipt (Dunedin)
The City of Dunedin requires a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the city limits. A separate BTR is required for each place and type of business. Annual business taxes vary from $50.00 to $200.00 per classification based on square footage, and applications are filed online through the same Tyler EP&L Citizen Self Service Portal used for permits.
Home-Based Business
Florida Statute 559.955 (2021) preempts local governments from licensing or regulating home-based businesses differently from other businesses. A qualifying home business may operate in any residential zone, but it is still subject to local business taxes under Chapter 205, so a city BTR is still required inside municipalities like St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Start a Business in Pinellas County
The core sequence for launching a business in Pinellas County: register your entity with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), get a free federal EIN from the IRS, register for state taxes if applicable, and check with your municipality to determine whether a city business tax receipt is required if you are located inside one of the 24 municipalities. Pinellas County itself does not require a county business tax receipt (repealed in 1995).