Business Licenses - City of Melbourne, Florida
One Stop Applicant Information & Instructions 

TO THE APPLICANT:  Before an Business Tax Receipt can be issued, the person, company, or corporation seeking the Business Tax Receipt must meet all of the following requirements. 
  1. The 3 page application must be completed IN FULL the application includes (1) Business Tax Receipt Notice (2) Business Tax Receipt Application (3) Ownership Information Form.
      
  2. The Business Tax Receipt Notice must be signed.
     
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  3. The Ownership Information Form must include full and complete personal information, including home address and home telephone number, on all corporate officers (corporations) and partners (partnership). Ch. 205.0535(5), Florida Statutes states that "No receipt shall be issued unless the federal employer identification number or social security number is obtained from the person to be licensed." 
     
  4. If your business or profession requires a State of Florida license from any division of the State, a copy of that license must be attached to the application.
      
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  5. If you are a Contractor, you must include a certificate showing that you are insured for general tort liability in the amount of not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $500,000 annual aggregate.
      
  6. Proof of your Fictitious Name Registration or Reason for Exemption must be provided on the application. (Per Ch. 205.023, F.S.) 
      
  7. Additional forms and attachments may be required depending on the type of business. Please refer to the Classification / Certificate Requirements for Professionals  to determine which application requirements apply to your business type.
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    8.   All additional required forms must be completed and submitted with the application in the following instances:
  
a.  For businesses operating in the construction industry, but the owner is not a contractor, a Construction Service Affidavit Form must be submitted with your application.
b. If you are applying for a home-based Business Tax Receipt, a Home Business Tax Receipt Stipulation (signed by the property owner) must be submitted with your application.
c. If you are planning to operate from a Mini-Storage facility, you will need to submit the Mini Storage Unit Rental / Shared Business Stipulation Form.

You may request these forms from the business tax office at 321/953-6278, or download the necessary forms from our website.

ZONING:  If you have any questions regarding the zoning regulations for your business location, contact the Planning & Economic Development Department by e-mail at p&z@melbourneflorida.org or call 321/953-6209.

CODE COMPLIANCE: It is your responsibility to provide a contact name and telephone number because your presence is required during all inspections. The inspectors will advise you of any Code violation that must be corrected. If you have any questions pertaining to the requirements, contact the Code Compliance Division by e-mail at codecompliance@melbourneflorida.org or call 321/953-6358.

Completed applications should be submitted to the business tax office along with the applicable license fee. Please make checks payable to the City of Melbourne.  

The Business Tax Receipt will be issued while you wait.

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