admin posted on February 17, 2010 13:29
The Town of Matthews will mail out Privilege License invoices the first of March. The invoices will be due April 30. To do business in Matthews, and most municipalities in North Carolina you need a privilege license.
A privilege license allows officials to know who is conducting business in the town, as well as the location and type of business. This assists Town officials in ensuring a business is located in an area that is properly zoned and ensures that the business has adequate access to basic Town services.
Unless specifically exempt under state law, a privilege license is required for anyone who:
- Maintains a business location within Town of Matthews limits
- Solicits business within the Town of Matthews (personally or through agents)
- Picks up or delivers goods or services within the Town of Matthews
Separate licenses may be required if there is more than one type of business.
A Town of Matthews business privilege license must be purchased annually and is issued for a one year period that begins May 1 and ends April 30 of the following year.
The Town Finance Department works with businesses to ensure they comply with this ordinance. If for some reason a business is delinquent in purchasing a privilege license the Town will use a credit collection procedure. “Fortunately, we do not have a serious problem with businesses not purchasing their privilege licenses. 98% of our businesses comply with the ordinance. However, for the 2% who do not pay we will be stepping up our collection efforts. We work with all businesses giving them numerous opportunities to comply. It is not fair for the majority of businesses to play by the rules and for a few to try and sidestep regulations,” said Christine Surratt, Matthews Finance Director.
If you have any questions about privilege licenses in Matthews call the Town’s Finance Department at 704-847-4411, ext. 225.