Occupational Licenses (Now known as BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS)
*Effective July 1, 2007, the Florida Legislature has revised the time frame during which counties and municipalities may collect local business taxes by providing that a local government may start collections for the annual renewal of local business tax receipts on July 1 instead of August 1. This allows the business owner an extra month to renew without penalties.
If you are conducting business in the City of Coconut Creek, you are required to obtain a
City Business Tax Receipt and a Broward County Business Tax Receipt.
Receipts are valid for one year based on the fiscal year, from October 1 through September 30.
There are two kinds of Business Tax Receipts:
Business Tax Receipts for businesses.
This Business Tax Receipt is required for all businesses that are not conducted from the home
including all professions, trades, wholesale and retail shops, and industry-based businesses.
To access the necessary steps and required documentation and application form for the Business Tax
Receipt process
click here.
If your business involves the sale of alcoholic beverages, please complete the “Businesses Involving Alcoholic Beverage
Sale and/or Consumption”
form. Please forward a copy of your Beverage License.
If you are a Food Vendor, please complete the "
Food Vendor Supplement to Business Application" form.
Please forward copies of the required documentation as stated on the form.
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Business Tax Receipts for home-based businesses.
This license is required for all businesses that do not have an office location and conduct business
transactions from their Coconut Creek home.
You can download an application for a Home-Based Business Tax Receipt by
clicking here.
Please be sure to forward all the required attachments as listed on Page 2.
Home Businesses are subject to the provisions listed in Chapter 18, Section 36 "Home Occupations"
of the City's Code of Ordinances. See pages 3 - 5 of the Home Based Business application for details.
Application for Solicitors
Solicitors can download an application by
clicking here.
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The completed applications should be notarized and either faxed to (954) 956-1424, Attn: Business Tax Receipt,
mailed or brought in person to: City of Coconut Creek, Attn: Business Tax Receipt, 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut
Creek, FL 33063. If you are faxing or mailing the application, please include a copy of the business owner's driver's license.
NOTE:
Business Tax Receipt applications require 7 - 10 business days for processing.
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Fee Schedule for the Business Tax Receipt
Can be paid by check, VISA, Master Card or Cash
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| One-Time Application Fee |
$25.00 |
| One Time Zoning Fee |
$35.00 |
| OU Inspection Fee |
$150.00 |
| Notary Fee (if Notarized at City Hall) |
$2.00 |
PLUS Business Tax Receipt Fee - Based on adopted business tax schedule.
Varies depending on the nature of business.
Please call (954) 973-6752 to obtain amount! |
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Fee Schedule for the Home-Base Business Tax Receipt
Can be paid by check, VISA, Master Card or Cash
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| One-Time Application Fee |
$25.00 |
| Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Business Tax Receipt |
$102.10 |
| Notary Fee (if Notarized at City Hall) |
$2.00 |
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Broward County Business Tax Receipt |
The County Business Tax Receipt Office is located in the Broward
County Government Center: 115 South Andrews Ave, Room A-100,Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
It is typical to obtain the City Business Tax Receipt prior to obtaining the County Business Tax Receipt to ensure your business
meets local zoning requirements.
For more information on obtaining a Broward County Business Tax Receipt you can visit
www.broward.org/business.htm
or you can call (954) 831-4000 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. |
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Renewing Your Business Tax Receipt |
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Business Tax Receipt renewal notices are mailed the first week of July to current receipt holders for payment
no later than September 30. Any payments received after September 30 will incur penalties. Business
owners should sign and date the renewal notice and forward to the Business Tax Receipt Division
along with all other State and/or County licenses or certifications. Payments can be made On Line by
Visa or Mastercard, delivered in person or mailed to 4800 W Copans Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063,
Attn: Business Tax Receipt.
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Changes to your Business Tax Receipt |
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If your business changes location, name or ownership, contact
Business Tax Receipt immediately for assistance, at 954-973-6752.
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If you are having any type of promotional activity, including the display of banners, an Indoor/Outdoor Promotional Activity Permit must first be obtained. To obtain the application for this permit, please click here. |
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| If you have any questions, Business Tax Receipt is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00
am to 6:00 pm. Please feel free to call us at 954 973-6752. |
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Now known as
" Business Tax Receipt "
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Links to Related Business Information
 State of Florida
Obtain information on starting and maintaining a business in Florida.
Florida Division of Corporations
Incorporate your business online, file a Ficticious Name Registration, search documents.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Access applications for professional licensure, view exam information, renew your professional license online, search for licensed
professionals in the state.
Florida Deparment of Revenue
Register to collect and report Florida sales tax.
Internal Revenue Service
Obtain an Employer ID Number (EIN or a Federal Tax ID), get information on your federal tax responsibilities.
Small Business Administration
Access information to help start your business, finance your business and manage your business.
Florida Trend's Florida Small Business
Another helpful resource to guide you through starting and maintaining your business.
Division of Workers' Compensation
Get information on your rights and responsibilities for providing employees workers' compensation.
Florida Minority Business Enterprise Program
Sponsored by the Office of Supplier Diversity, get information on becoming a certified minority enterprise.
This Business Tax Receipt information is intended as a helpful guide for
anyone interested in establishing a business in Coconut Creek. Changes to the  Coconut
Creek Municipal Code (CCMC) or Florida state law may invalidate or supercede any of
this information, although we do our best to make sure that the information here is accurate
and up-to-date. In the event of a conflict between this guide and the CCMC, the CCMC prevails.
For clarification of your individual circumstances, consult the city Municipal Code.
Please 
let us know of any other information you would like to see added or clarified
here.
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