Business Tax Receipt Requirements by Category

Business Registration/Renewal Process


All Business Tax Registrations are applied for and processed online through the Jupiter Community Development System (JCDS) portal. Through the JCDS, you are able to review your existing business license(s), and renew your business license(s) online. 
 
To apply for a Business Tax Receipt, new businesses and licensees must create an account through JCDS, please utilize the guides to help along the way. You will be able to upload your required documents within the application software.
 

Required Documents (Updated 6/21/2017)


Out of Town Contractors

               Provide Building Department with general liability, workmen's comp and                                        certifications with permit application.

Business Establishment 
    • Articles of Incorporation and/or Fictitious Name Registration
    • Commercial locations will require a Fire Rescue inspection. Contact 561-233-0050 to schedule your Business Registration inspection.
    • Food Service will need a grease trap inspection from the Loxahatchee River District (LRD) 561-747-5700 Ex.110
    • If applicable, copy of Non-Profit Paperwork
    • If applicable, copy of State License or Certificate of Competency
    • Copy of Drivers License

Home-Based Business  

State Licensed Professional

    • Copy of applicant's drivers license
    • State License and/or Certificate of Competency

Out of Town Business (This does not include Out of Town Contractors)

    • Current copy of local County Business Tax Receipt
    • Copy of applicants driver's license
    • Copy of State license and/or Certificate of Competency