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Starting A Business In Longwood |
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To conduct business in the City of Longwood, all businesses must first obtain an local business tax receipt issued by Financial Services. This is a tax for the privilege of engaging in business, trade, or occupation within our city.
The requirements for obtaining a local business tax receipt varies with each profession. Some businesses necessitate a State license, and we require a copy of this license prior to the issuance of the local business tax receipt. In addition, we collect fees for the Seminole County local business tax as well.
The businesses within the city limits of Longwood do not have to make a seperate trip to the Seminole County Tax Collector's office to obtain their County local business tax receipt. The City of Longwood entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the Seminole County Tax Collector to issue both city and county local business tax. The fee for each business varies.
The Finance Director maintains a complete listing of all businesses in the city limits of Longwood and can answer inquiries regarding these businesses. Any complaints concerning business practices, however, should be addressed, if they are licensed by the state, to the board that regulates them. For all other businesses please contact the Better Business Bureau at (407) 621-3300 or you may visit their web site at www.bbb.org.
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To apply for a local business tax receipt, stop by Financial Services located at 155 West Warren Avenue. We also offer the application for the local business tax receipt (both home and commercial) in portable document format (pdf) which may be downloaded from this site. We are not prepared to accept applications via internet submittal at this time, so you must mail or bring your application to the above address. We only accept checks, cash, or money orders for payment. If interested in downloading the application click here. If your business is located in a commercial location, please complete the night responder form which is given to public safety so they can contact you after hours if needed. You may contact us with any questions concerning your business at (407) 260-3442 or e-mail to Debby Reimers
If your business is located within your home, please read Home Occupation Regulations.
If you are a handyman, please read and submit the Handyman Notice with your application.
If you are a new owner or have a new business name and need to transfer your existing business tax receipt with the City of Longwood click here. |
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The following is the rules and regulations for operating a Home-Based Business. |
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