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BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

PROGRAMS & INCENTIVES




Business Assistance

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TEAMS
The Chamber's Economic Development Office will assemble a Business Assistance Team, tailored to your business needs. Whether you have a new business, or you’re expanding or relocating to Indian River County, our team of professionals will assist in streamlining the entire permitting process. Working with our resource partners, assistance is also available in hiring and training new employees.

NEW-TO-FLORIDA BUSINESS INFORMATION
The State of Florida offers a website for new businesses that will help you search and access filed information for:  corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, general partnerships, trademarks, fictitious name registrations and liens.   Images of most filed documents can be downloaded at no charge plus most filing forms are available for download. Electronic filing and certification is also available on this site.

BUSINESS LICENSES
The County Tax Collector website offers a checklist for start-up companies and those relocating to Indian River County with a list of documentation that may be required and local contact information.The local business tax year is from October 1st to September 30th of the following year.

To download business license applications, please visit the following websites:
 
Indian River Tax Collector - for businesses located outside the city limits 
MAIN OFFICE
1800 27th Street - Building B
(County Administration Complex)
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 226-1343
Drive-Thru Available (Mon-Fri  8:00am-4:30pm)
 WEST BRANCH
1860 82nd Ave, Suite 102
(Ameritrend Commerce Park)
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(Approximately 1/2 block south of S.R. 60)
Drive-Thru Available (Mon-Fri  8:00am-4:30pm)
 SEBASTIAN BRANCH
11610 U.S. Highway # 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(Approximately 1/4 mile south of C.R. 512 East)
 
City of Vero Beach 
 Planning Division
1053 20th Place
P.O. Box 1389
Vero Beach, Fl 32961-1389
(772) 978-4550
planning@covb.org
 
City of Sebastian
Growth Management Department/Local Business Tax Receipt
City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street.
Sebastian, FL 32958
Linda Lohsl, 772-388-8211 or llohsl@cityofsebastian.org
 
Business Tax Receipts Division
21 South Cypress Street
Fellsmere, FL  32948-6714
Phone: 772-571-1616
 
CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
Member companies exporting goods can obtain their document certification free of charge.
 
NOTARY SERVICES
The Chamber offers free Notary services to members by appointment.
 
ECONOMIC TOURS
A tour of the county is offered twice a year highlighting the industrial areas of the county and featuring several area manufacturers. The tour is provided free and is open to the public.
 
BUSINESS RELOCATION SERVICES
For businesses or employees relocating to Indian River County, the Chamber provides hands-on assistance to familiarize them with real estate, services, schools, places of worship, the medical community, local government agencies, community organizations, recreation and cultural opportunities.
 
ACCRA COST OF LIVING INDEX
The Chamber participates in the ACCRA cost of living survey which compares the costs of a variety of items among 300 communities nationwide.