Any change made in receipt status, such as a physical address change, ownership or name change must be reported to the Tax Collector’s Office. An expired Local Business Tax Receipt cannot be transferred.

Business has been sold

Local Business Tax Receipts may be transferred to a new owner when there is a bona fide sale of the business (show bill of sale), payment of the transfer fee and surrender of the current original receipt.

New business location

Business tax receipts may be transferred to a new location when there is proof of zoning approval, payment of the transfer fee and surrender of the current original receipt. A new application must be completed.

Lost or Destroyed Business Tax Receipt

If the current receipt is lost or has been accidentally destroyed, the owner can fill out an Affidavit for Transfer of Business Tax Receipt, PBCTC Form 18.

Name Changes

If changing the name of a business, a new application must be completed, proof of fictitious name registration (if applicable) and surrender of current original receipt is required. It is non-transferable and a new license fee is charged. A state issued license must be changed first before applying for the new Local Business Tax Receipt.

Transfer Fee

Transfer fees are 10% of the annual business tax, but not less than $3.00, or no more than $25.00.