A business must obtain a going-out-of-business permit when its activities, including the disposal of stock, equipment, and goods, cause the public to believe the business will cease operations.
Permits are issued for 60 continuous days, including weekends and holidays.
Permits are neither transferable nor refundable.
The following is required to obtain a permit:
Completed application
Copy of inventory list
Mock-up of proposed advertisements
All business licenses, issued to person applying, excluding liquor license
Fee of $50 payable in cash, money order, or check payable to Pinellas County Tax Collector
The Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office is partnered with Envision Payment Solutions for the recovery of returned checks. Returned checks may be electronically represented to your account along with a returned check fee. Envision can be contacted at 1-877-290-5460.
Payment for all current, delinquent, and estimate tangible property taxes
Failure to comply constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor enforced by the State Attorney General’s Office.
