Business Guide
Every business in the City of Greenacers is required to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) regardless of how small and even if it is in your home. If your business is home-based you must also sign a home-based business affidavit. Every business is also required to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt from Palm Beach County (the Palm Beach County application needs to have zoning approval from Greenacres prior to the County issuance).
Getting Started
Decide what legal structure you would like to have: A) Sole Proprietor, B) Partnership C) Corporation D) LLC (Limited Liability Company). Lawyers and doctors may form a Professional Association (PA). Although you do not need an attorney to start a business, it is recommended to seek counsel at the outset of any new venture. For your convenience, all forms can be found on-line at www.sunbiz.org.
Look Before You Lease!
Check the zoning, parking and other regulations with the City of Greenacres Planning and Zoning Department BEFORE signing a contract with a leasing agent. For businesses moving into an existing space that are planning interior remodeling, be sure to check with the Building Department for a building permit. As a new business, you may be required by the City to obtain additional permits or licenses from the State or other entities. To determine the appropriate licensing department for your new business visit www.myflorida.com/dbpr.
Additional Contacts
Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation .........................................................(850) 487-1395
Palm Beach County Dept. of Health ............................................................................(561) 840-4500
State of Florida Dept. of Health ...................................................................................(850) 488-0595
Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board .....................................(561) 233-5525
State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services ..................................(800) 435-7352
Florida Division of Hotel & Restaurants ......................................................................(850) 487-1395
Florida Office of Financial Regulation ......................................................................... (850) 410-9805
