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Government services, mapped in Pinellas County

A clear path through Pinellas County, its municipalities, and applicable Florida and federal agencies.

Jurisdiction:City of Belleair BeachCity of Belleair BluffsCity of ClearwaterCity of DunedinCity of GulfportCity of Indian Rocks BeachCity of LargoCity of Madeira BeachCity of OldsmarCity of Pinellas ParkCity of Safety HarborCity of SeminoleCity of South PasadenaCity of St. Pete BeachCity of St. PetersburgCity of Tarpon SpringsCity of Treasure IslandTown of BelleairTown of Belleair ShoreTown of Indian ShoresTown of Kenneth CityTown of North Redington BeachTown of Redington BeachTown of Redington ShoresUnincorporated Pinellas CountyState

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Business Tax Receipt (Safety Harbor)

Any person engaging in or managing any business, occupation, or profession in the City of Safety Harbor, or conducting business using a Safety Harbor PO box, is required to have an approved business license (Local Business Tax Receipt) before beginning work. The program is handled through Community Development / the Building Division, with payment available online through BSA Online.

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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.

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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 Pinellas County itself does not require a county business tax receipt (repealed in 1995).

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