• Are you opening or operating a business located within the  Delray Beach city limits? 
  • Do you perform a profession that requires a state license or certification? 
  • Do you use your home address for your business inside the city limits?       

If you answered yes to any of these questions, a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) must be obtained prior to opening or establishing any new business.  For businesses with multiple locations, each location must have a separate BTR. 

Important: If there are multiple classifications within a business, a separate fee will be charged for each one.  

How to Apply for a Business Tax Receipt  

The City of Delray Beach has introduced eServices, a new online platform designed to streamline the application process for Business Tax Receipts. This system allows businesses to submit applications electronically and track their progress from start to completion through a user-friendly web portal.  

Click here to log into the eServices portal.

How to Register with eServices

Start an Application: Business Tax Receipt

Step-By-Step Guide to Apply for a Business Tax Receipt

  1. Log on to eServices
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  2. Click Apply
  3. Select Business Tax Receipts and Licenses.
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  4. Click Apply on the Business Tax Receipt application.
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  5. Register a new business or use an existing (already in eServices). Click the drop down to select a company type then click the + sign to create a new business during application.
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  6. Add location
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  7. Search by Address.
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  8. Select from the search results and click add.
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  9. With the appropriate location selected, click next.
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  10. Review the on-screen instructions.
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  11. Fill out the form as indicated in the example below with the appropriate information for your business and corresponding classification(s).


    Industry Classification(s):
    The State of Florida requires the use of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for business registration. Enter the six-digit NAICS code(s) that best describes each business activity at the specific location. Enter the primary business code first. (Enter at least one.)

    Tip: If you do not know your NAICS code(s), go to https://www.census.gov/naics Enter a keyword to search the most recent NAICS list. You may look at the business state registration with the Florida Department of Revenue for the NAICS codes as well.
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  12. Add contacts. Ensure to include emails for all persons that should receive system notifications.
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  13. Click the + sign to add owner and add additional contacts as needed.
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  14. Fill out the More Info section.
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  15. Note: If you don’t have all the information at this point, you can save your work as a draft and come back later. 
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  16. Once you log back on to eServices, you can access your saved work from the menu drop down at the top right where you find your username.
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  17. Click resume to continue
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  18. Attach documents. Click here to review the specific document requirements for each business type. Link to Document requirements and fees
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What to Expect after submitting an application

 

Once the application is approved, the Business Tax Receipt will be emailed.   

Applying for a business tax receipt does not permit the applicant to operate or engage in any type of business, occupation or profession until the business tax receipt has been issued.    

The Business Tax Receipt Process includes a Zoning Certificate of Use.  You can track the status of your application anytime through our eServices portal.   

Questions?

Give us a call at (561)-243-7040 Ext 4, or email BusinessTaxReceipts@mydelraybeach.com

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