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three hours from Orlando . Southwest Florida International Airport , which offers direct flights throughout the U . S . and to Germany and Canada , is only about 15 miles away .
Though Cape Coral is the largest city in the region , it ’ s the only city in Southwest Florida with an Economic Development Office dedicated to encouraging corporations to move here , offering customized cash incentives and impact-fee deferrals , and helping small businesses thrive . It has streamlined its permitting process and made it easier for new businesses to know what ’ s required and how to get it done .
The city ’ s Economic Development Office provides vital resources you need for starting , expanding or relocating your business , whether you ’ re an independent entrepreneur or large corporation . A Department of Community Development business advocate works one-on-one with business owners seeking permits , and Cape Coral ’ s Community Redevelopment Agency is a helpful resource for those planning to open a business downtown .
Here are some tips from the Cape Coral Economic Development Office :
Before you lease or buy commercial space :
Contact the zoning counter at City Hall ( 574-0553 ) to confirm proper zoning , parking space and whether a change of use is involved .
If so , a building permit and additional impact fees may be required , so contact the Building Division ( 574-0546 ).
Call the Fire Department Division of Life Safety ( 242-3264 ) for a free site inspection .
Before you move in :
Register your LLC , corporate name or fictitious name with the Florida Department of State at SunBiz . org . Apply for state licenses for real estate , cosmetology , mortgage broker or restaurant at MyFloridaLicense . com / dbpr . Use the same name on the application that you registered with the Department of State . A customer service representative in the Licensing Office ( 574-0430 ) can help confirm what you ’ ll need .
Apply for a Business Tax Receipt ( BTR ) and a Certificate of Use ( CU ) at the zoning counter at City Hall . A zoning customer service representative will tell you what inspections you ’ ll need . Call the
Fire Department ( 242-3264 ) for the final inspection .
If a change of use is determined , or if you plan to do more than minor repairs to the space , apply for a building permit at the Building Division ( 574-0546 ). If substantial work is planned , a contractor must submit the permit application and other documents . The applicant must be present for inspections .
After you receive your Cape Coral Business Tax Receipt :
Apply for a County Business Tax Receipt from the Lee County Tax Collector , LeeTC . com , 533-6000
Important contacts Area code 239 unless indicated .
City of Cape Coral City Hall , 574-0401 1015 Cultural Park Blvd ., Cape Coral 33990 P . O . Box 150027 , Cape Coral 33915-0027
Economic Development Office 574-0444 , ( 866 ) 573-3089 BizCapeCoral . com ecodev @ capecoral . net
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