Follow the steps to complete your application accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the first field, enter the legal name of the owner or principal of the business in the 'Name of Applicant' section. Ensure to split the information into 'First', 'Middle', and 'Last' appropriately.
3. In the 'Business Entity Type & Name' section, check the applicable business entity type that describes your business; options include Corporation, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, or Sole Proprietor.
4. For 'Fictitious Name,' provide the name under which your business operates if it differs from the legal name. Also, enter the Fictitious Name Number obtained from the Florida Department of State, if applicable.
5. Fill in the physical 'Business Location' details, including address, city, state, and zip code.
6. In the 'Location Boundary' section, select the status that best describes the physical location of your business by checking one of the three options provided.
7. If your mailing address differs from the business location, enter it in the 'Mailing Address' section, filling out the relevant fields.
8. Provide a 'Required Confidential Telephone & Email Address' so that the tax office can contact you. You may choose to make this contact information public by checking the applicable box.
9. For 'Tangible Personal Property,' indicate whether your business has tangible property that exceeds $25,000 in value or leases any tangible property by checking the relevant box. If not, complete the table based on the given requirements.
10. Enter your Social Security Number or Federal Employer Identification Number based on your business entity type.
11. Select activities from the provided list and enter the corresponding code numbers in the 'Select Activities; Amount Due' section.
12. Review your 'Previously Issued Business Tax Receipts Statement' and check the appropriate box that reflects the account status of your business.
13. Carefully read and then sign the 'Affidavit,' acknowledging that your typed application is true and complete.
14. Finally, submit your completed application, either online or by mailing it along with the required payment as instructed. You can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your application online today to start your business in Polk County!