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Bartow Business Operating Permit
The City of Bartow requires that every business within the city limits of Bartow hold a valid city permit to operate a business. In addition, the county local business tax ordinance requires all individuals or organizations doing business, and which are located and/or operating in Polk County, to obtain an annual county local business tax receipt from the Polk County Tax Collector.

• Regular Utility Business Application (electric & water) service Click Here
• Business Tax Receipt Application (City of Bartow Business Permit or Home Business Permit) Click Here

County Business Operating Permit
The county local business tax ordinance requires all individuals or organizations doing business, and which are located and/or operating in Polk County, to obtain an annual county local business tax receipt from the Polk County Tax Collector.

• County permits and licensing including fictitious names and business licenses Click Here