Business Tax Receipt (Pinellas Park)
The City of Pinellas Park requires a local Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for any person doing business in the city, including one-person companies and home-based businesses. A separate receipt is required for each location and each business category. BTRs are issued by the Building Development Division and applications are filed online through the city's Civic Access (EnerGov) portal or the Tyler Portico BTR portal.
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Who needs this
Any person doing business in Pinellas Park, even a one-person company or home-based business owner. Each location and each category of business needs its own receipt.
Steps
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Gather required documents
You will need proof of business name registration from sunbiz.org (fictitious name), your Federal Tax ID, and all required state licenses (for example PCCLB licensure for contractors).
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Apply online through Civic Access
Sign in or create an account on the Civic Access (EnerGov) portal, select the business type, answer the location question, and click Apply. The city also offers a Tyler Portico BTR application portal.
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City review
Applications are reviewed within 5 business days.
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Renew annually
All business tax receipts expire September 30. Renewal notifications are sent during the week of July 1.
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Requirements
- Proof of business name from sunbiz.org (fictitious name registration)
- Federal Tax ID
- All required state licenses (for example PCCLB for contractors)
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business tax receipt | SIC-based Table 1: business/legal/professional services $50 (up to 2 employees) to $500 (50+); retail department-variety $100 to $10,000 tiered by employees and floor area | Pinellas Park Code Ch. 13 Sec. 13-106 Table 1 (accessed 2026-09-01) |
Good to know
Contact: 727-369-5647, [email protected]. The city page Apply, Renew, or Print a Business Tax Receipt redirects to the Tyler Portico BTR portal.