SMARTstartDoing Business in Pasco County
Businesses Operating in Pasco County
Most businesses operating in Pasco County are required to file for a Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational Licenses). You may complete an application at any of the Pasco County Tax Collector offices; request that an application be mailed to you; or download an application from this site. If you are a contractor, you must also register with Contractor Licensing prior to performing any construction work. The Contractor Licensing Section stores and processes information related to contractor licensing such as changes of address, Workers' Compensation, bonds and insurance. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that all licensing information on file with Pasco County is current.
A Business Operating within City & Township Limits
Much of Pasco County is unincorporated, though five cities and one town are located in the county. All cities within Pasco County require that a City Business Tax Receipt be purchased for businesses operating within their boundaries, and some cities require a county Business Tax Receipt be purchased before a City Business Tax Receipt will be issued. Most businesses are required to obtain a Pasco County Business Tax Receipt; however, some businesses regulated by the state are exempt. For information relating to businesses operating within city and township limits, please visit the link to the city or town where your business will operate:
- City of Dade City
- City of New Port Richey
- City of Port Richey
- City of San Antonio
- City of Zephyrhills
- Town of St. Leo
Doing Business with Local Government
Local governmental agencies procure services and products using a bidding system. Follow the links below to learn the process for each municipality or government entity.
- Pasco County Purchasing
- Pasco District Schools Purchasing
- City of Dade City
- City of New Port Richey
- City of Port Richey
- City of San Antonio
- City of Zephyrhills
- Town of St. Leo