COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
300
WEST PLANT STREET
W
INTER GARDEN, FLORIDA 34787
P:
407.656.4111
F:
407.656-0839
WWW. WINTERGARDEN-FL.GOV
Page | 1 of 3
WINTER GARDEN A Charming Little City With A Juicy Past.
RESIDENTIAL LOCAL BUSINESS TAX APPLICATION 07-10
BUSINESS TAX REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BUSINESSES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN MUST OBTAIN A
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT BEFORE OPENING. IF YOU OPEN BEFORE YOUR RECEIPT IS ISSUED, YOU WILL BE
CHARGED A PENALTY OF 25% OF THE TAX AMOUNT.
1. B
USINESS TAX YEAR
IS FROM OCTOBER 1P
ST
P
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30P
TH
P
. TAX FEES ARE PRORATED AFTER APRIL 1P
ST
P
FOR A HALF-YEAR FEE.
2. B
USINESSES, WHICH REQUIRE A STATE LICENSE OR HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THOSE APPROVALS PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A TAX RECEIPT.
3. F
EDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
FLORIDA STATUTE 205.0535 (5) STATES “A RECEIPT MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE FEDERAL EMPLOYERS
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FEIN) OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS OBTAINED FROM THE PERSON TO BE TAXED.”
4. PAYMENT IS COLLECTED AT TIME OF PROCESSING & THE FEE WILL NEED TO BE PAID AS EITHER A CASH OR CHECK
PAYMENT ONLY. NO CREDIT/ DEBIT CARD PAYMENT ACCEPTED.
5. A
N ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS TAX
Will have to be paid AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ISSUED THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN BUSINESS TAX
RECEIPT. Business Tax Office is located at 200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1600, 16th
P
P
Floor, Orlando,Florida
(407) 836-5650.
P
LEASE BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT APPLY WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
RENTERS “PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION OF USE FORM
“RESIDENTIAL AFFIDAVIT FORM
COPY OF BUSINESS OWNERS DRIVERS LICENSE
COPY OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
COPY OF FICTITIOUS NAME FILING WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE (NEEDED ONLY IF USING NAME OTHER THAN OWNERS LEGAL NAME)
COPY OF STATE LICENSES (IF APPLICABLE)
PAYMENT OF CASH OR CHECK ONLY FEE(S) DETERMINED BASED ON TYPE(S) OF BUSINESS OPERATION/
CLASSIFICATION
RESIDENTIAL LOCAL BUSINESS TAX APPLICATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
300
WEST PLANT STREET
W
INTER GARDEN, FLORIDA 34787
P:
407.877.5136
F:
407.656.0839
WWW. WINTERGARDEN-FL.GOV
RESIDENTIAL AFFIDAVIT 06-10
WINTER GARDEN A Charming Little City With A Juicy Past.
AM APPLYING FOR A LOCAL BUSINESS TAX FROM THE CITY OF WINTER
GARDEN, FLORIDA, BECAUSE MY PLACE OF BUSINESS IS LOCATED WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, I HEREBY AGREE TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
:
1) THE LOCATION OF THIS BUSINESS IS RESIDENTIAL; THEREFORE, I SHALL ONLY USE THIS LOCATION FOR OFFICE AND/OR
BOOKKEEPING PURPOSES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
.
2) I AGREE NOT TO ADVERTISE THIS BUSINESS IN ANY WAY SHOWING THE ADDRESS STATED HEREIN. THIS INCLUDES, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO
, NEWSPAPER, TELEPHONE DIRECTORY LISTING, BUSINESS CARDS, BUSINESS STATIONERY, LETTERING ON VEHICLES,
ETC
.
3) I GUARANTEE NO PERSON OTHER THAN MEMBER OF THE FAMILY RESIDING ON PREMISES SHALL BE ENGAGED IN SUCH HOME
OCCUPATION
.
4) I GUARANTEE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CUSTOMER OR OTHER PEDESTRIAN AND/OR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC COMING TO THESE
PREMISES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS BUSINESS.
5) I GUARANTEE THAT THERE WILL BE NO INVENTORY STOCKED ON THE PREMISES, NO WAREHOUSING OR STORAGE OF ANY
ARTICLES OR MERCHANDISE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS LOCATED AT THIS ADDRESS
.
6) I CERTIFY THAT THE VEHICLE USED BY ME IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS IS NOT A COMMERCIAL TYPE WHICH IS
OTHERWISE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THERE WILL BE NO PARKING OF OTHER
VEHICLES USED BY ME OR ANYONE ELSE EMPLOYED AT THIS ADDRESS.
7) I CERTIFY THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDAS CODE ORDINANCES.
8) I CERTIFY THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH MY DEED RESTRICTION OR HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION REQUIREMENTS.
9) I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN ON MY APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL BUSINESS
TAX IS TRUE AND CORRECT, AND I ACKNOWLEDGE THE CITY OF WINTER GARDENS RIGHT TO REVOKE MY TAX RECEIPT AND
TAKE ANY OTHER LEGAL MEANS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY CODE, UPON THEIR
DETERMINATION
.
10) IN THE EVENT THAT THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN DETERMINES THAT THERE HAS BEEN ANY VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, I
FURTHER AGREE TO CEASE ALL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AT THIS ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY UPON DUE NOTICE FROM THE
CITY OF
WINTER GARDEN.
APPLICANT / BUSINESS INFORMATION:
APPLICANT NAME:
BUSINESS NAME:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE
SWORN TO (OR AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS
DAY OF
,20
BY
WHO DID NOT TAKE AN OATH.
PERSONALLY KNOWN OR;
PRODUCED IDENTIFICATION / TYPE OF ID PRODUCED
SIGNATURE OF NOTARY
F
OR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT THE BUSINESS TAX DIVISION AT (407) 877-5136.
RESIDENTIAL AFFIDAVIT
Notary Seal