Business Tax Registrations

Any person doing business in the City of North Port must obtain a Business Tax Receipt.

Accela User Guide for Business Tax Receipt Registration(PDF, 599KB)

Fill out the form below to get the application process started.

Click here to view form.

For general information, queries, and assistance with the updated process, please call 941-340-8127 or email BTRInfo@NorthPortFL.gov. 

 

Other Important Business Documents

Home Care Business Check List

If you are opening an Assisted Living Facility, Daycare, Foster Care, Group Home, Adult Care, Intermediate Care you need to follow the checklist for residential and non-residential Home Care Facilities. Please complete the checklist and check the appropriate type of home care business you are starting. This will help us determine which requirements are needed in order to start.

Home Care Business Checklist(PDF, 135KB)

Change of Occupancy Permit Application

If you are moving your business into a commercial space in North Port, you will be asked to fill out a Change of Occupancy Permit Application. This will allow our inspectors to check fire, electric, and zoning issues at that location. You can email this form to BTRInfo@NorthPortFL.gov.

Change of Occupancy Permit Application(PDF, 467KB)

Only after the inspections are complete and approved are you then allowed to open your business and use your business tax receipt.

Fertilizer Fact Sheet for Businesses

If you are running a business that requires fertilizer application please view the Fertilizer Ordinance Fact Sheet. All commercial and institutional applicators of fertilizer (except homeowners applying fertilizer on their own property) must receive training and certification in a City approved training program that is provided by the Sarasota County Extension services. Contact them by calling (941) 232-6882.

Fertilizer Ordinance Fact Sheet(PDF, 482KB)

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