Why do I need a Wellington Local Business Tax Receipt and a county Local Business Tax Receipt?

A local business tax shall grant the privilege of engaging in or managing all businesses, professions, or occupations within the village. Business Tax Receipts are issued by the Tax Collector’s Office for the privilege of operating a business in Palm Beach County. Any person doing business within the village's jurisdiction needs a Wellington Local Business Tax Receipt. Businesses will also need to obtain a county license from Palm Beach County Tax Collector. The Local Business Tax Receipt is a tax imposed for the privilege of doing business in both the municipality and the county in which the business is located. Any person who provides merchandise, entertainment, or services to the public, even if only a one-person company or home-based business, must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt to operate.


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1. I am over 65 years of age, applied for, and was granted the over-age exemption and received a renewal. What am I supposed to do with it?
2. My business is a not for profit entity, do I need a Local Business Tax Receipt?
3. I will be charging sales tax for my services. How do I obtain a sales Tax number?
4. I am using a fictitious name (Doing Business As). How do I register it with the State Of Florida?
5. How much does a Local Business Tax Receipt cost?
6. How long does it take to get a Local Business Tax Receipt?
7. Which one do I get first- The Wellington Local Business Tax Receipt or The County Local Business Tax Receipt?
8. Why do I need a Wellington Local Business Tax Receipt and a county Local Business Tax Receipt?
9. Is Wellington’s Local Business Tax Receipt, all that I need?
10. I am 65 years of age, how do I apply for an exempt Local Business Tax Receipt?
11. If I have a Local Business Tax Receipt and move to a new location, change business name or ownership, do I need a new Local Business Tax Receipt?
12. How do I renew my Local Business Tax Receipt?
13. How do I apply for Wellington’s Local Business Tax Receipt
14. Do I need more than one Local Business Tax Receipt?