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                                                Tax ID #                                     Date            
                                                License Code                                 Initial         
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 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION                                                         Return to:  Revenue Division 
 Note: The City Imposes its Business License Tax within its Police Jurisdiction             P.O. Box 4089, Gulf Shores, AL 36547 
                                                                                        Fax to:  251-968-1470 
 
 Application Type:           □New            □Owner Change        □Location Change                    □Name Change 
 
 Type of Business:           □1 Manufacturer    Organizational                 □1 Corporation         □2 
 □2 Contractor               □3 Wholesaler      □3 LLC                         □4 LLP                 □5 LP     
 □4 Retailer/Product         □5 Other           □6 Proprietorship  □7 Other                                     
 
 Business Description (be specific):                                                                                   
 Legal Business Name:                                                                                                   
 “Trade Name” 
                (D/B/A):                                                                              
 
                    Billing/Mailing Address:                    Physical Location of Business: 
 
 PO Box/Street # and name                            Street # and name; Suite # 
                                                                                                                       
 City/State/Zip                                      City/State/Zip 
 
 Telephone:    (_____)________________       (_____)                               (_____)                              
                Business                      Cell                                           Home 
 
 E-M ail Address:                                            Federal ID#:                                               
 
 Is the physical location of your business also your residence? □Yes                         □No 
 
 Business physically located      □ within Gulf Shores city limits □ within Gulf Shores police jurisdiction □ outside of both 

 *Police Jurisdiction Definition: The area outside of the incorporated municipality limits as defined by local 
 ordinance.  Businesses physically located in the police jurisdiction are subject to purchase a business 
 license per the municipality’s  ordinance at one-half the normal rate, if applicable. 
 
 Will your sales people or delivery people enter into Gulf Shores?   □Yes                    □No  □N/A 
                                                                                                             
 Start date for conducting business in Gulf Shores:        /       /                                         
                                                                                                             
 Tax Returns Filed by:            □Mail       □On-line           □N/A                                        
                                                                                                             
 Estimated Gulf Shores’ Gross Income through end of current year $                                          (Required)

 Sub-Contractor Only?        □Yes Name of General Contractor (if applicable)__________________________ 
 Copy of Alabama Certification required for General Contractor/Homebuilder/HVAC/Landscaper/ 
 Electrical/Plumber          Contract Amount: $___________________(Required for License Fee calculation) 

  Number of employees working in Gulf Shores Only:
                                                             
  A.                                              B.                                      
      Number of Full-time employees:_                Number of Part-time Employees:   
 
  Owner(s), Partners and Officers Information (Attach separate sheet, if necessary): 
      Name___________________________  Driver’s License #/State____________  Title______________ 
 
  (If Incorporated) Date of Incorporation:            Location of Incorporation:  State:        County:_                
 
  Contact Person                                     Title                         Phone #                               
                            Please print 
 
  Business Property(Gulf Shores only):     □         □         If Leased, Provide Property Owner Information) 
                                                 Own       Lease (
 
  Leased Property Owner Name:                                                                                          
 
  Address:_                                                                                                              
 
  Phone:                                             Email:                                                            
 
  Business Owner’s Residential Address:
                                                   
  Name:                                                                                                                  
 
  Current Address:                                                                                                     
 
  Phone:                                             Email:                                                               
 
  The information provided on this application is a true and complete representation of the above- 
  named entity and person(s) listed. 
 
  Signature:                                               Print Name:                                                 
 
  Date:                                            
 
      (initial)  This form is intended as a simplified, standard mechanism for businesses to initiate contact with 
  the City of  Gulf Shores concerning their activities within the city.  A business license will be required prior to 
  engaging in business.  If a  business intends to maintain a physical location within the city, there are normally 
  zoning and building code approvals  required prior to the issuance of a license. 
  In certain instances, a business may simply be required to register with the city to create a mechanism for the 
  reporting and  payment of any tax liabilities.  Contact the City of Gulf Shores for any zoning, building code 
  and/or tax liability  requirements. 
  The completion and submission of this form does not guarantee the approval or subsequent issuance of a license 
  to do  business.  Any prerequisites for a particular type and location of the business must be satisfied prior to 
  licensing. 
 
 Internal Use Only:                                         Frequency:  □Monthly    □Quarterly  
 Tax Liability: □Sales/Seller’s Use    □Lodging             □Occasional 
 □Lease/Rental  □Consumer’s Use   □Liquor   □Beer           Forms Mailed:_____/_         / ____ 
 □Wine  □Tobacco   □Gas 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE COMPLETION OF THIS FORM:
                                                                                                      
       •Please complete all areas of the form except for the shaded areas. 
       •Form should be typed or printed legibly. 
       •Form should be dated and signed by an owner, partner, or officer of the business. 
       •Form will initiate the process for registering your business with the city. 
                                                                                               
 After completing this form, it can be mailed, sent by fax, or where possible, sent by electronic mail to the 
 city. 
 
 Upon receipt of the completed form, the city will provide any additional forms and information 
 regarding other specific requirements to you in order to complete the licensing process and collect 
 fees due. 
 
 Please provide a copy of your certification/permit along with your application (if 
 applicable) Food establishments must furnish a copy of their County Health Permit. 
 
 ALL BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, ARE DUE JANUARY 1, AND 
 DELINQUENT   AFTER JANUARY 31, 
                                      WITH THE EXCEPTION OF INSURANCE COMPANY LICENSES 
 WHICH ARE DUE JANUARY 1,  DELINQUENT AFTER MARCH 1. 
 
 Should there be any questions concerning the completion of this form or the licensing and/or 
 registration process, please contact the Revenue Division at 251-968-2426.