The first step is to obtain a Philadelphia Tax account number – visit the Philadelphia Department of Revenue’s site here where you can apply online. If you own the property under your personal name, you will use your SSN. If you own it under an entity name, like an LLC, you will use your company’s EIN. Keep the tax account number which you will obtain handy as you’ll need it for the next step in the process. If the property is owned by more than one person, each person needs to apply for their own commercial activity license separately. A married couple can, however, share the same business tax account number.
Please direct any tax related questions to your accountant as we are unable to advise on any tax implications.
The second step is to use the eclipse system to apply online for your commercial activity license – register here.
