Local Taxes & Fees in St. Petersburg, FL (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for St. Petersburg, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Business Tax Classification
St. Petersburg requires every business, profession, or occupation operating in the City to pay a business tax before opening, under City Code § 17-124. A business is taxed separately for each classification it engages in at a location, and businesses operating under more than one category owe a distinct business tax for each one, as set by the Chapter 17 tax schedule.
St. Petersburg Business Tax Classification Rules
Some RestrictionsSt. Petersburg City Code § 17-124
(a)Generally. It is unlawful for any person to conduct a business, profession, or occupation, or maintain a permanent business location or branch office for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the City without first paying all business taxes required by this article... (d)Categories. A business engaging in one or more categories at the same lo...
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