What documents must I provide for my HOME-BASED BUSINESS in order to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt?

• Use Request Form: Approved by Cutler Bay;
• Certificate of Use Application: Approved by Cutler Bay, with fee payment of $35 (submitted by check or money order to made payable to "Town of Cutler Bay");
• Cutler Bay Local Business Tax Receipt Application: Fee depends on business type—click here to view the business tax fee schedule;
• Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt: Visit https://miamidade.county-taxes.com/btexpress or call (305) 279-4949;
• State of Florida Business Registration Documents: This can be filed as Articles of Incorporation, LLC registration, or Fictitious Name. Available through www.sunbiz.org;
• Federal Tax ID Number or EIN: Obtained from the Internal Revenue Service website or calling 1 (800) 829-4933;
• State/Trade License, if applicable;
• Lease Agreement: Including signatures of the landlord and tenant. Home-Based Businesses must have property owner approval if the applicant is a tenant;
• Floor Plan of Residence: Indicating the location and dimensions of the home office (can be a simple hand sketch);
• Home Occupation Affidavit.

With any questions on this process, please contact the Finance Department at (305) 234-4262.