CITY OF EDGEWATER
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
104 North Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 100
Edgewater, Florida 32132
doingbusiness@cityofedgewater.org
Phone: (386) 424-2400 FAX: (386) 424-2409
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
PROCEDURES
NEW BUSINESS & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (BTR)
1.
Complete application in its entirety. THE OPERATION OF A BUSINESS IS NOT PERMITTED UNTIL A
CITY BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT AND CERTIFICATE OF USE IS ISSUED. THIS PROCESS
NORMALLY TAKES APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) TO FOUR (4) WEEKS TO COMPLETE.
2.
Complete application in its entirety and return it to the City of Edgewater, Business Tax Official along with the
following documents:
•
The business owners (or representatives) Florida Driver’s License
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Any required State License
•
Proof of Fictitious Name Registration and/or Corporate or LLC status.
3.
Business tax will be paid upon approval of application and issuance of Certificate of Use. Fee information may b
obtained from the Bus ness Tax Official at 386-424-2400 X 1305.
4.
A VOLUSIA COUNTY BTR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL BUSINESSES. Additional information may be
obtained by calling 423-3322.
5.
Restaurants/Lounges - The applicant must list the number of seats, number of bar stools, whether live
entertainment is provided and if alcohol is to be served. A copy of the businesses State License is required.
Note: Outdoor amplified entertainment may require a Special Activity Permit. Information can be obtained from
the Development Services Department.
6.
School/Day Care - The applicant must list the number of students and the number of staff. State
Registration/Certification is required prior to issuance of license.
7.
Automotive Service/Repair/Gas Station - The applicant must list the number of bays and the number of gas
pumps.
8.
Pool Hall/Billiards - he applicant must list the number of tables and the number of coin operated machines.
CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTORDISCLOSURESTATEMENT
State law requires any subcontractor who receives compensation for services rendered carry liability insurance
and workers’ compensation insurance and/or workers’ compensation insurance exemption. You have applied for a
Business Tax Receipt (BTR)/Certificate of Use to work as a subcontractor in the City of Edgewater. By signing thi
affidavit you are stating that you have complied with these requirements. Failure to do so will result in your City of
Edgewater BTR/Certificate of Use being revoked. It is your responsibility to provide proof of liability insurance
and workers’ compensation insurance or worker’s compensation exempt affidavit to homeowners and/or
contractors when services are rendered.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND ATTACH IT TO THIS APPLICATION.