Business And Self-Employment

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Table Of Contents

  1. Bidding on a City contract
  2. Business taxes
  3. Find a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business
  4. Inquire about a City-issued check
  5. Pay the fee for a professional services contract online
  6. Record a notary commission
  7. Register a business
  8. Report a paid sick leave violation
  9. Report possible fraud, waste, or other issues on contracts
  10. Report wage theft violation
  11. Starting a business
  12. Support for businesses

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1. Bidding on a City contract

Information and resources for vendors doing business with the City.


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1.1. Bid on a Public Works contract

How to bid on a Public Works contract with the City.


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1.2. Bid on a Services, Supplies, and Equipment contract

How to bid on a Services, Supplies, and Equipment contract.


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1.3. Do business with the City

How to bid on City of Philadelphia contracts.


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1.4. Enroll in direct deposit

Instructions for vendors and foster parents to enroll in ACH payments.


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1.5. File a contracting disclosure form

Vendors with City contracts valued at $91,000 or up must disclose workforce demographics, average salary, and contracting experience.


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1.6. Get certified as a Local Business Entity

How to get certified as a Local Business Entity (LBE).


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1.7. Register a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business

How to register a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business.


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1.8. Track vendor payment

Track payments the City owes you as a vendor.


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2. Business taxes

Tax types and requirements for businesses that are located or operate in Philadelphia.


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2.1. Amusement Tax

Information about taxes that are imposed on admission fees for attending any amusement in Philadelphia.


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2.2. Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT)

Tax requirements for individuals, partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, and corporations engaged in for-profit activity.


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2.3. Get a tax account

A person needs a tax account in order to pay business taxes, and the Earnings and Wage Tax.


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2.4. Hotel Tax

Details about what the Hotel Tax is, who needs to pay it, and in what circumstances.


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2.5. Liquor Tax

Tax requirements that apply to the sale of liquor, wine, or malt and brewed beverages in Philadelphia.


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2.6. Mechanical Amusement Tax

Tax information for owners or operators of for-profit amusement or entertainment devices.


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2.7. Net Profits Tax

Tax requirements imposed on net profits from the operation of a trade, business, profession, enterprise, or other activity.


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2.8. Outdoor Advertising Tax

Tax requirements that apply to the rental or purchase price of space used for outdoor advertising signs.


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2.9. Parking Tax

Details about what the Parking Tax is, who needs to pay it, and when.


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2.10. Philadelphia Beverage Tax

Details about what the Philadelphia Beverage Tax is, who needs to pay it, and when. Official tax regulations are provided.


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2.11. Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy Tax

Tax requirements that apply to taxable goods and services by retailers and service providers.



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2.13. Use and Occupancy Tax

Tax requirements for owners or landlords whose property is used for business purposes in Philadelphia.


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2.14. Valet Parking Tax

Information about taxes applied to the use of valet parking services in Philadelphia.


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2.15. Vehicle Rental Tax

Details about what the Vehicle Rental Tax is, who needs to pay it, and when.


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2.16. Wage Tax from employers

Instructions for taxes that apply to payments a person receives from an employer in return for work or services.


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3. Find a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business

Information on how to find a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business.


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4. Inquire about a City-issued check

The City Treasurer’s Office can help you replace a lost or damaged City-issued check or get a copy of a canceled one.


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5. Pay the fee for a professional services contract online

Vendors can pay contract preparation fees for Professional Services Contracts online.


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6. Record a notary commission

Notaries public must record their oath of office, completed bond, and commission with the Department of Records.


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7. Register a business

Instructions for registering a business in Philadelphia, including how to choose your business structure and get a City tax account number.


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8. Report a paid sick leave violation

Details on the City law that requires sick leave for employees, and how to report a Philadelphia business that isn’t following the law.


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9. Report possible fraud, waste, or other issues on contracts

How to report possible fraud, abuse, safety issues, or waste on contracts to the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).


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10. Report wage theft violation

Wage theft is an illegal practice where an employer withholds money rightfully owed to an employee, or retaliates against an employee.


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11. Starting a business

Find the information and licenses you need to start a business.


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11.1. Business licenses, permits, and approvals

Find out how to get the licenses, permits, and approvals you need to run your business.


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11.2. Find location and zoning information

Information about zoning in the City of Philadelphia.


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11.3. Trade licenses

Get a license to do trade work in Philadelphia.


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12. Support for businesses

Resources that provide guidance and financial assistance for businesses.


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12.1. Find financial support and incentives for your business

How to find financial support for your Philadelphia business.


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12.2. Find loans through the Philadelphia Business Lending Network

The Philadelphia Business Lending Network helps businesses find loans.


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12.3. Meet your area’s business services manager

Business services managers connect businesses to financing opportunities and provide support.


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