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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 Type:    □1 Corporation        □2 Partnership    
□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-Mail 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.  Number of Full-time employees:_________     B.  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):            □Own           Lease□  (If Leased, Provide Property Owner Information)              
 
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: 
Tax Liability: □Sales/Seller’s Use    □Lodging   □Lease/Rental             Frequency:  □Monthly    □Quarterly     □Occasional 
□Consumer’s Use   □Liquor   □Beer   □Wine  □Tobacco   □Gas             Forms Mailed: _____/______/_______  
 

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.