Local Business Tax Receipt

All businesses are required to have a Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License) when operating a business within the Town of Pierson. In addition to a Business Tax Receipt from Town of Pierson you must also obtain one from Volusia County. This applies to all businesses including those that are home-based.

Business Tax Receipts are valid from October 1st until September 30th each year.   

All new applications need to be accompanied with a copy of at least two of these items listed:      

  • Driver's License
  • Fictitious Name (from Sunbiz.org)
  • Corporation Name (from Sunbiz.org)
  • General Liability / Workers Compensation Insurance

As of October 1, 2014 the cost for a Local Business Tax Receipt will be $50.00

As a business owner, you are responsible for the renewal of your receipt and the advisement of the termination of the business.

Download the application below.