California Business License
General Business License Requirements for California.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in California.
California General Business Licenses
California Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in California.
Business licensing is conducted at the city level in California.
Local General Business Licenses
Alameda County Business License
| Agency: | Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 registration fee + $4.00 CASP fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Auburn Business License
| Agency: | Auburn Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity and gross receipts. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity and gross receipts. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail. |
Calistoga Business License
| Agency: | Calistoga Administrative Services Department - Finance Services Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services and number of employees. See the List of Business Descriptions for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services and number of employees. See the List of Business Descriptions for details. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Campbell Business License
| Agency: | Campbell Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Carlsbad Business License
| Agency: | City of Carlsbad Finance Department - Business License Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by annual gross receipts. The minimum fee is $34. |
| Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by annual gross receipts. The minimum fee is $34. |
| Due: | Annually by the first day of the registration anniversary month. |
City Beaumont Business License
| Agency: | City of Beaumont Planning Deparmtent (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $31 administration fee + $4 state mandated fee + fee ddetermined by business type |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $31 administration fee + $4 state mandated fee + fee ddetermined by business type |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
City of Alameda Business License
| Agency: | City of Alameda Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Albany Business License
| Agency: | City of Albany Finance and Administrative Services (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email AccountsReceivable@AlbanyCA.org |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. See fee schedule/rates here. |
Registration Renewal
| Instructions: | If you do not receive your bill by mid-January, please contact the Finance Department using the contact information on the right of this page and a copy of the bill can be mailed or emailed to you. |
| Agency Fee: | Fee dtermined by business type. See fee schedule/rates here. |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
City of Alhambra Business License
| Agency: | City of Alhambra Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on gross receipts but there is a minimum fee of $75. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on gross receipts but there is a minimum fee of $75. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
City of Anaheim Business License
| Agency: | City of Anaheim Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In person or mail. |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by estimated gross reciepts + number of professional owners/partners + numver of professional employees + number of other employees + total number of employees in Anaheim + total sqaure footage + number of units + other (carnival/bowling alley/billboard/swap meets/etc.) |
| Required Attachments: | 1. Valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit. (Resale Permit) |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In person mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by estimated gross reciepts + number of professional owners/partners + numver of professional employees + number of other employees + total number of employees in Anaheim + total sqaure footage + number of units + other (carnival/bowling alley/billboard/swap meets/etc.) |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. A renewal will automatically be forwarded to you 30 days before your expiration date. |
| Required Attachments: | 1. Valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit. (Resale Permit) |
City of Arcadia Business License
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on industry, specialty, number of vehicles, and/or number of employees. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on industry, specialty, number of vehicles, and/or number of employees. |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Atherton Business License
| Agency: | City of Atherton Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business License Registration Application; There are different categories for different businesses. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business cateogry, see fee schedule |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business cateogry, see fee schedule. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. Prorated dates are available. |
City of Azusa Business License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by location, number of employees, and type of business. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by location, number of employees, and type of business. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration of your business license. |
City of Bakersfield Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | City of Bakersfield - Finance Department - Treasury Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Notes: | |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. |
| Before you Apply: | Call the Treasury Division for a fee quote before mailing an application. Applications must be accompanied by payment to be processed. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
City of Baldwin Park Business License
| Agency: | City of Baldwin Park Business License Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. See fee shcedule here. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. See fee schedule here. |
| Due: | Annually by the first day of the month in which the license was issued. |
City of Berkeley Business License
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Paper |
| Agency Fee: | Varies from $51 – $77, plus a 1-time registration fee of $25 |
| Turnaround: | 3 days - 6 months |
| How to Apply: | Address must be verified by staff as being in the City's database. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Paper |
| Agency Fee: | Varies based on gross receipts |
| Due: | Annually by January 1st |
City of Brawley Business License
| Agency: | City of Brawley Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Brea Business License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Rates vary according to the type of business. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Rates vary by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
City of Buena Park Business License
| Agency: | City of Buena Park Finance Department - Business License Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type + $4 state mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type + $4 state mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by the last day of the quarter. |
City of Burbank Business License
| Agency: | City of Burbank Community Development Department - Building Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: |
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Registration fee (prorated fees available) + fee determined by basic tax + employee fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Online, links to the portal are emailed |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by basic tax + employee fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
City of Burlingame Business License
| Agency: | City of Burlingame Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business start date. See fee schedule here. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 + state fee |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
City of Camarillo Business Tax / License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Canyon Lake Business License - Out of City Business
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $161 application fee + $24 asspcoate fee (if applicable) + $8 decal fee (per vehicle) + $4 state mandated fee = $197 (at minimum) |
| Turnaround: | 2-3 weeks |
| Notes: | All out of city business entering the private community are required to purchase a City of Canyon Lake decal. The decal is valid from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Decals are to be placed on the inside lower left corner of the windshield (driver’s side). If you do not obtain a City decal, you will be denied entry at the gates. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | There is a renewal form that is mailed out each year for renewals. One renewal letter in the beginning of November and a second renewal letter in the beginning of January for those that have not renewed yet. |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Turnaround: | 2-3 weeks |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Carpinteria Business License
| Agency: | City of Carpinteria Administrative Services and Finance Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Cathedral City Business License
| Agency: | City of Cathedral City (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business License Registration Application
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type see application for more details + $84 processing fee + $4 state fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type see application for more details + $84 processing fee + $4 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Chico Business License Tax
| Agency: | City of Chico Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | If your estimated gross annual receipts are less than or equal to $5,000 you are not required to pay a business license tax. The fee varies based upon the number of employees:
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Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | If your gross annual receipts are less than or equal to $5,000 you are not required to pay a business license tax. The fee varies based on the number of employees:
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City of Chino Hills Business License - Out of City
| Agency: | City of Chino Hills Department of Community Development (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Instructions: | Call HdL at (909) 740-3187 to apply over the phone for business license application. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $16.20 business license fee + $4 State mandated fee = $20.20 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $16.20 business license fee + $4 State mandated fee = $20.20 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Colton Business License
| Agency: | City of Colton Development Services (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determind by gross reciepts |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts |
| Due: |
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City of Commerce Business License
| Agency: | City of Commerce - HDL Business Support Center (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on number of employees and size of business |
| Required Attachments: | Zoning Verification Packet, if applicable |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the number of employees and size of business |
| Due: | Annually by January 1 |
| Penalties: | Penalty of 50% of the amount due for each month the license fee remains unpaid. Penalty shall not exceed the total amount due. |
City of Corcoran Business License
| Agency: | City of Corcoran Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by gross reciepts and business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Forms are mailed out before the first week of June. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by gross reciepts and business type. |
| Due: | Annually by July 31. |
City of Corona Business License
| Agency: | City of Corona Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Coronado Business Certificate
| Agency: | City of Coronado Community Development Department |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $25 annual fee + $4 State mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $25 annual fee + $4 State mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. Renewal notices can be mailed or emailed. |
City of Cotati Business License
| Agency: | City of Cotati - Finance Department (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business. Applications submitted after July 1 will be prorated to 50%. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | License tax fees vary based on the nature of the business. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Cupertino Business License
| Agency: | City of Cupertino Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity. See the Business License Rates document for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity. See the Business License Rates document for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
City of Davis Business License
| Agency: | City of Davis Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | First year estimated gross reciepts + $10 registration fee + $4 State mandated fee + tax group fee + gross reciepts bracket + business license tax |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Tax group fee + gross reciepts bracket + business license tax + $10 registration fee + $4 State mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
| Penalties: | A 10% penalty will be assessed on the delinquent date and an additional 10% for each month delinquent thereafter. |
City of Downey Business License
| Agency: | City of Downey Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $31 application fee + $4 State mandated fee + fee based on fee schedule |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $31 application fee + $4 State mandated fee + fee based on fee schedule. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. Renewal notices are mailed. |
City of Dublin Business License
| Agency: | City of Dublin Community Development Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $96 new business fee + $4 state mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Renewal notices are mailed and can be mailed back. |
| Agency Fee: | $27 + $4 state mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by Septemeber 30. |
City of El Centro Business License
| Agency: | City of El Centro Department of Finance (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business location (home based or out of town) + $161.52 application fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business location (home based or out of town) + $161.52 application fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
City of Emeryville Business License
| Agency: | City of Emeryville Department of Finance - Business License Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $61 administrative fee + $25 minimum business license tax |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 renewal fee + business tax amount |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
City of Escondido Business License
| Agency: | City of Escondido (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by estimated gross reciepts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Fillmore Business License
| Agency: | City of Fillmore Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. See fee schedule here + $25 application fee + $5 state fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. See fee schedule here + $25 application fee + $5 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
City of Folsom Business License Certificate
| Agency: | City of Folsom Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by estimated gross reciepts. |
| Law: |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by gross reciepts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Fountain Valley Business License
| Agency: | City of Fountain Valley Business License Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Fremont Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | City of Fremont Finance Department - Revenue Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Upon submitting your business tax application, you will receive a response within 10 business days, specifying the amount due and payment instructions. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Most business pay a $30 business tax. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month following the expiration month of the business. Expiration dates are December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30. |
City of Fresno Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application processing fee + $4 state mandated fee + $ fee determined by intial tax charge |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Tax return forms are mailed to the business’ mailing address. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $4 state manded fee + $.89 service fee (if paid online) + fee determined by gross reciepts and tax information |
| Due: | With a few exceptions, taxes are due within 30 days following the end of a business tax renewal period. Most tax certificates are renewed every six months and some are renewed on an annual basis. |
| Penalties: | Late fees of at least 20 percent are assessed for tax balances not paid by the due date based on postmark. This percentage is cumulative and is applied every 30 day period. |
| Notes: | The Tax Certificate will be valid through the last day of the tax period and will be shown on the certificate. A business is responsible for providing their Business Tax payment within 30 days after the expiration date shown on the tax certificate |
City of Garden Grove Business Tax License - Out of Town
| Agency: | City of Garden Grove Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business Tax License Registration (Businesses Based Outside City of Garden Grove) |
| Filing Method: | Email businesslicense@ggcity.org |
| Agency Fee: | $42.50 base tax + $25 processing fee + $4 State ADA fee = $71.50 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Email businesslicense@ggcity.org |
| Agency Fee: | Based on gross income. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Gilroy Business License
| Agency: | City of Gilroy Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email verifying the receipt of application. Within 3 business days you will receive an email containing the amount due and instructions on how to make payment online. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Once the renewal is processed, you will be contacted separately about the fee. |
| Turnaround: | After completing the online renewal, you will receive your business license certificate by email. If you choose to receive your business license certificate by mail, please allow 1-3 weeks. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of June or December. |
City of Glendora Business License
| Agency: | City of Glendora Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, online or email Glendora@hdlgov.com |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type, see tax rate schedule |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, online or email Glendora@hdlgov.com |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type, see tax rate schedule |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the anniversary month. |
City of Goleta Business License
| Agency: | City of Goleta Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See fee schedule here |
| Turnaround: | 30-60 business days |
City of Hanford Business License
| Agency: | City of Hanford Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 new business license application fee + $10 administrative fee + $4 state fee + Misc Fee + Downtow Fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts |
| Turnaround: | |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Hawthorne Out-of-City Business License
| Agency: | City of Hawthorne Licensing Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Hillsborough Business License
| Agency: | Town of Hillsborough Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See tax schedule here. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee dtermined by business type. See tax schedule here. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Huntington Beach Business License
| Agency: | City of Huntington Beach Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $4 State mandated fee + $45 Application Fee + Business License Tax per employee + Home occupation permit (if applicable) + $3.36 automation fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal form mailed or avaiable online. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $4 State mandated fee + $25 renewal fee + Business License Tax per employee + $1.50 automation fee |
| Due: | Annually by business start date. |
City of Indio Business License
| Agency: | City of Indio Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by whether or not the business has a commercial location in the City of Indio , located outside of the City of Indio (includes residential rental properties (short vs long) , or is a home occupation.
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $42 renewal flat fee + $4 state flat fee + gross receipts fee |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Inglewood Business License
| Agency: | City of Inglewood Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | You must apply in person. If you need any additional assistance please contact our office at 310-412-5500. |
| Filing Method: | In person. |
City of Irvine Business License
| Agency: | City of Irvine Economic Development (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $4 state fee + $50 for companies with fewer than 5 employees and $70 for companies with 5 or more employees. |
| Law: | Code of Ordinances Section 4-6-201 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $4 state fee + $50 license renewal fee |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Irwindale Business License
| Agency: | City of Irwindale Community Development Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type, see fee shcedule + $4 state fee + gross reciepts fee, see gross reciepts fee schedule |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type, see fee shcedule + $4 state fee + gross reciepts fee, see gross receipts fee schedule |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of La Canada Flintridge Business License
| Agency: | City of La Canada Flintridge Community Development (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. See fee schedule here. |
City of La Puente Business License - In Town
| Agency: | City of La Puente Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type + $4 state mandated fee + $150 application review fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type + $4 state mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by the first day of the quarter the license is issued in. |
City of Lake Elsinore Business License - Out of City Business
| Agency: | City of Lake Elsinore Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Business type fee + $4 State CASp fee + $38 process fee General $72, Professional $94, Contractors $108 (A&B) and $65 (C&D) |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Business type fee + $4 State CASp fee + $38 process fee General $72, Professional $94, Contractors $108 (A&B) and $65 (C&D) |
| Due: | Annually by the expiration date. Renewal notices are mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration of your business license. |
City of Lake Forest Voluntary Business Registration
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | There is no fee to register your business with the City of Lake Forest. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business registrations remain active until the City of Lake Forest is otherwise notified.
City of Lakewood Business License - General Contractor
| Agency: | City of Lakewood Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person Out-of-City Contractors may e-mail new applications. |
| Agency Fee: | $120.00 + $5.00 per employee + quaretly fees +$4.00 State mandated fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $120.00 + $5.00 per employee + quaretly fees +$4.00 State mandated fee. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Livermore Business License
| Agency: | City of Livermore Administrative Services (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email verifying the receipt of application. Within 3 business days you will receive an email containing the amount due and instructions on how to make payment online. |
| Required Attachments: | Employee identification numbers are required for all new businesses. Sole owner or partnerships are required to provide Social Security number or California driver's license number for all owners/partners. LLC, Limited Partnership, Trust or Corporations are required to provide a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) or State Employee Identification Number (SEIN) for the business. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Livingston Business License
| Agency: | City of Livingston Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type, see fee schedule |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type, see fee schedule. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Lodi Business License
| Agency: | City of Lodi Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Los Alamitos Business License
| Agency: | City of Los Alamitos Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type, see tax fee schedule + $4 state fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business tpye, see tax fee schedule + $4 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by July 30. |
City of Marina Business License
| Agency: | City of Marina - Business License (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on a variety of factors including the nature of a business, the location of a business, and annual gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on a variety of factors including the nature of a business, the location of a business, and annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
| Penalties: | The following penalties apply if a business license is not renewed by July 31:
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City of Menlo Business License Tax
| Agency: | City of Menlo Park Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by annual gross recipets. See more details here. |
City of Montclair Business License
| Agency: | City of Montclair Finance Department - Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewals are mailed out. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by business type |
| Due: | Annually by anniversary date. |
City of Montebello Business License
| Agency: | City of Montebello Business Support Center (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by gross reciepts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by gross reciepts. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Monterey Business License
| Agency: | City of Monterey Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee deterined by business type |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determinedby business type |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Moorpark Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Businesses located outside of Moorpark may submit their application by mail. Businesses located inside the city must submit their application in person at Moorpark City Hall (Community Development Department). |
| Agency Fee: | $104 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Businesses located outside of Moorpark may submit their application by mail . Businesses located inside the city must submit their application in person at Moorpark City Hall (Community Development Department) |
| Agency Fee: | $104 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Morro Bay Business License
| Agency: | City of Morro Bay City Hall - Administrative Services Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
City of Mountain View Business License
| Agency: | City of Mountain View Finance and Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, in-person, or email to BusinessLicense@mountainview.gov |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by the number of employees a business has. The minimum fee is $75. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by the number of employees a business has. The minimum fee is $75. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Napa Business License
| Agency: | City of Napa - Business Licenses (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1 |
City of Newport Beach Business License - Out of Town
| Agency: | City of Newport Beach Finance Department - Revenue Division (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $287 + $4 State mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $287 + $4 State mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Norco Business License
| Agency: | City of Norco Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type + $4 state mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type + $4 state mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Norwalk Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by business type (professions, service and trade, reatil and wholesale, property rentals and management, and coin-operated and vending machines + $105 processing fee if the business is operating from a commercial area inside the City of Norwalk + a $20 processing fee for out of City businesses + $4 State mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by business type (professions, service and trade, reatil and wholesale, property rentals and management, and coin-operated and vending machines + $105 processing fee if the business is operating from a commercial area inside the City of Norwalk + a $20 processing fee for out of City businesses + $4 State mandated fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Penalties: | If paid after the due date, interest and penalties will apply. |
City of Oakland Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | Oakland Business Tax Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $95 : $88 non-refundable registration fee, $4 SB1186 fee, $3 Recordation and Technology Fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: |
File renewal by mail if the business falls under any of the following: |
| Agency Fee: | Varies |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
City of Oceanside Business License - Out of City
| Agency: | City of Oceanside Development Services Department - Planning Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50.00 Administration Fee + $4.00 Disabled Access and Business License Surcharge Fee |
| Turnaround: | 15 days |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | A renewal form, with applicable administrative fees due, will mailed to the mailing address on file around the 15th of the month in which the license expires. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | A business license tax will be assessed based on the gross receipts for the past 12 months, which is 50 cents per $1,000.00 gross receipts with a minimum of $50. Proof of gross receipts, as outlined on the renewal forms, is due at the time of filing. |
| Due: | Due annually by the 20th of the month the license expires. |
City of Ontario Business License
| Agency: | City of Ontario Investments & Revenue Resources (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Varies based on gross receipts; $50 base fee plus $4 Sb-1186 fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies based on gross receipts; $50 base fee plus $4 Sb-1186 fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
City of Orange Business License - Outside of City
| Agency: | City of Orange Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Instructions: | After applying online, you'll receive an email when your application is approved, or asking for more detail, or requiring Planning Approval. You can also check the status at any time. If you have questions contact the Business License division at 714-744-2270. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $56 application fee + $4 State mandated fee + fee determined by classification/tax schedule. See application for more details. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by classification/tax schedule. See application for more details. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. If you have a Gross Receipts Tax Schedule, you will need to state your business's gross revenue (before any expenses) for the last 12 months prior to the expiration date. Your license will be in renewal status and ready to renew online approximately three weeks before the expiration date. |
| Penalties: | Late penalties are assessed at 25% per month. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the business owner of the responsibility for renewing the Business License. If three months or more delinquent, a $50 Non-Compliance Fee is added to your account. |
| Notes: |
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| Required Attachments: |
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City of Oxnard Business License
| Agency: | City of Oxnard Department of Billing and Licensing (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal Form |
| Instructions: | A renewal form is mailed to licensees. |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Pacific Grove Business License
| Agency: | City of Pacific Grove - HDL Business License Division (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on estimated gross receipts. |
| Before you Apply: | Commercial and home-based businesses with a Pacific Grove address are required to obtain Zoning clearance from the Community Development Department. The zoning clearance fee is $160. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on annual gross receipts |
| Due: | Annually by July 1 |
| Penalties: | 25% penalty of license tax due for each month the tax remains unpaid, not to exceed 50% of the license tax due. |
City of Palm Springs Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on industry, specialty, number of vehicles, number of employees, and other factors. |
| Law: | Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 3 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on industry, specialty, number of vehicles, number of employees, and other factors. |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Palmdale Business License
| Agency: | City of Palmdale - City Manager's Office - Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | Online (Click "Apply for a Business License") |
| Agency Fee: | Fee varies based on the nature of the business and number of employees |
| Notes: | Payment is not required until your application has been approved. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Online (Click "Renew a Business License") |
| Agency Fee: | Fee varies based on the nature of the business and number of employees |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the quarter from which the license was issued in |
| Notes: | Renewal notices with instructions will be emailed a month before the license expiration. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Perris Business License
| Agency: | City of Perris Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by number of employess and estimated gross reciepts + $4 state mandated fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by number of employess and gross reciepts + $4 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 1 or July 1, depending on what part of the year the license was obtained. |
City of Pico Rivera Commercial/Industrial General Business License
| Agency: | City of Pico Rivera Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Commericial/Industrial General Business License Registration Application |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees for the business license vary by the type of business and/or anticipated gross receipts. The current fee for a Certificate of Occupancy is $250. |
| Law: | |
| Required Attachments: |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Commercial/Industrial General Business License Application (Renewal). |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees for the business license vary by the type of business and/or anticipated gross receipts. The current fee for a Certificate of Occupancy is $250. |
| Due: | Due by anniversary date. |
| Before you Apply: |
City of Pismo Business License
| Agency: | City of Pismo Beach Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Online, email, fax, or mail. |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepets + $4 state fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts + $4 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. |
City of Pomona Business License
| Agency: | City of Pomona Business License Unit (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on gross receipts. See the Business License Tax Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on gross receipts. See the Business License Tax Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the assigned quarterly period. Due dates are December 31, March 31, June 30, or September 30. |
City of Redding Business License
| Agency: | City of Redding City Clerk's Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies based on business activities |
| Due: | Annually by month license is obtained |
City of Redondo Beach Business License
| Agency: | City of Redondo Beach Financial Services Department - Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | Email blmail@redondo.org |
| Agency Fee: | See Master Fee Schedule + $4 state fee |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Email bmail@redpmdp.org |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by Master Fee Schedule + $4 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Rialto Business License
| Agency: | City of Rialto Community Development Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on business classification. |
| Turnaround: | Three to four weeks. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on business classification. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31st for all business except contractors. Contractor renewals are due one year from the date of issue. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Richmond Business License
| Agency: | City of Richmond Finance Department – Business License Unit (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on number of employees. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on number of employees. |
| Due: | License can be issued quarterly or annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Riverside Business License
| Agency: | City of Riverside Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable based on number of employees working in Riverside. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable based on number of employees working in Riverside. |
| Due: | Annually on the last day of the month in which the license was issued. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Roseville Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Based on business type. See fee schedule here. |
City of Sacramento Business Operation Tax Registration
City of San Bernardino Business Registration
| Agency: | City of San Bernardino Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
City of San Bruno Business License
| Agency: | City of San Bruno Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of San Clemente Business License
| Agency: | City of San Clemente (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Based on business type and location. See here. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
| Law: | |
| Penalties: | To all business license renewal taxes becoming delinquent as provided in this chapter, there shall be added a penalty of twenty (20) percent of such license tax, or a sum of five dollars ($5.00), whichever is greater, on the first day of each calendar month after the due date thereof, provided that the amount thereby added shall in no event exceed one hundred (100) percent of the business license tax due. The amount added shall become a part of the business license tax and there shall be added thereto six (6) percent simple interest beginning on the day upon which the last amount is added hereunder. License Void Thirty Days After Becoming Delinquent. .....The current business license shall become void thirty (30) days after becoming delinquent and no business license shall be issued by the License Collector until the business license tax so delinquent, and the penalties added thereto, shall have been paid in full. |
City of San Jose Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | City of San Jose Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type and the business tax rates found here. |
| Turnaround: | 5-10 business days |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of San Juan Capistrano Business License
| Agency: | City of San Juan Capistrano Finance Department - Business license Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email businesslicenses@sanjuancapistrano.org |
| Agency Fee: | See fee schedule on application. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email businesslicenses@sanjuancapistrano.org |
| Agency Fee: | See fee schedule on application. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of San Luis Obispo Business License
| Agency: | City of San Luis Obispo (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $89.52 + any additional fees based on the location and type of business + fee determined by gross reciepts |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $89.52 + any additional fees based on the location and type of business + fee determined by gross reciepts |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of San Marino Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of San Mateo Business Tax License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email letting you know that you've received the application. Within five business days you will receive an email containing the amount due and instructions on how to make a payment online. |
| Before you Apply: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Turnaround: | 10 business days |
| Due: | Renewals depend on what cycle your business is on (what time of the year the business applied).The expiration dates are quarterly – 3/31, 6/30, 9/30 & 12/31 |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed 45 days prior to the expiration of your business license. If any of the information printed on the renewal is incorrect you must renew by mail or in person. |
City of San Ramon Business License
| Agency: | City of San Ramon Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity; minimum of $54. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity; minimum of $54. |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
City of Santa Cruz Business License
| Agency: | City of Santa Cruz Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See Business License Tax Fee Schedule for a break down of fees. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See Business License Tax Fee Schedule for break down of fees. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Santa Maria Business License
| Agency: | City of Santa Maria (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Instructions: | Submit the completed business license application to the Community Development Department, Planning Division. 110 S. Pine Street, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458. The business license application fee and tax may be paid at the Finance Division (206 E. Cook St. - Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Santa Monica Business License
| Agency: | City of Santa Monica Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity. See the rate chart for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity. See the rate chart for details. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
City of Saratoga Business License
| Agency: | City of Saratoga Community Development Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 new application fee + annual business license tax + $4 state fee + fees determined by business, see fee schedule sheet. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 renewal fee + $4 state fee + annual business tax fee, see fee schedule sheet |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
City of Sierra Madre Business License
| Agency: | City of Sierra Madre Administration Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email permits@cityofsierramadre.com |
| Agency Fee: | $342 general business fee, $318 state license contractor fee, $160 30 day contractor fee, $234 home occupation fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email permits@cityofsierramadre.com |
| Agency Fee: | $181 general business fee , $211 stat elicense contractor fee, $107 30 day contractor fee, $128 home occupation fee |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
City of Signal Hill Business License
| Agency: | City of Signal Hill - Business Support Center (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business. |
| Required Attachments: | Home Occupation form, if applicable |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1 |
| Penalties: | If the tax remains unpaid after January 1, a penalty of 10% of the tax due shall be added to the total for each month the tax remains unpaid. The penalty shall not exceed 50% of the tax in the aggregate. |
City of Solvang Business License
| Agency: | City of Solvang (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $34 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal forms are mailed out |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $34 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of South Lake Tahoe Business License
| Agency: | City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department - Revenue Service Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
City of South San Francisco Business License
| Agency: | City of South San Francisco Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See fee schedule here. |
City of Suisun City Business License
| Agency: | City of Suisun City Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Determined by business type and gross recipets, see fee schedule + $24.90 safety inspection fee + $.027 per square foot |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal forms are mailed. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Thousand Oaks Business License
| Agency: | City of Thousand Oaks Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by quarter license obtained. See fee schedule for more details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross recipets and business type |
| Due: | Annually by Februrary 28. |
City of Torrance Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees will be discussed over the phone with the Business License Office, 310-618-5923 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
| Penalties: | Payments received after January 31st are subject to a 1% penalty that increases every three days by 1% up to June 30 when the penalty is 50%. |
City of Tracy Business License
| Agency: | City of Tracy Finance Department - Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services. See the Business License Tax and Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services. See the Business License Tax and Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
City of Tustin Business License
| Agency: | City of Tustin Finance Department - Business License Technician (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by gross reciepts |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Upland Business License
| Agency: | City of Upland Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity, gross receipts, and number of employees. See the Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity, gross receipts, and number of employees. See the Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by either June 30 or December 31. |
City of Vallejo Business License
| Agency: | City of Vallejo - Business Support Center (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
| Penalties: | If the license tax is not paid by July 31, a penalty of 10% of the total tax due will be added. If the tax remains unpaid through August 31, a penalty of 40% of the total tax due will be added. |
City of Ventura Business License
| Agency: | City of Ventura Business Tax Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts and business type (retail, services, or warehousing). |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts and business type (retail, services, or warehousing). |
| Due: | Annually by June 30th. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Victorville In-City Contractor Business License
| Agency: | City of Victorville - Development Department - Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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| Before you Apply: | Before beginning the process, make sure the business type is compatible with the existing zoning for the proposed site. Provide the Assessor’s Parcel Number or street address of the property to the Planning Division at planning@victorvilleca.gov |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $387.88 license fee |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month in which the license was issued |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Victorville Out-of-City Contractor Business License
| Agency: | City of Victorville - Development Department - Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $87.68 |
| Required Attachments: | State License |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $87.68 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the calendar month in which the license was issued |
| Required Attachments: | State License |
City of Visalia Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | City of Visalia Business Tax Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30.50 application fee; taxes are assessed based on industry and gross receipts. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Declaration of Gross Receipts |
| Instructions: | The Declaration of Gross Receipts form is mailed to license holders each March. |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by April 30th. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Vista Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by annual gross receipts. Minimum of $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by annual gross receipts. Minimum of $15 |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. Renewal may be filed as early as 60 days prior to the expiration date. |
City of Watsonville Business License
| Agency: | City of Watsonville Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity. Retail and general businesses (those engaging in any business consisting of selling at retail any goods, wares, merchandise, or commodities, or engaging in any trade, occupation, service, or calling in which the general nature and purpose is retail business) pay a fee based on annual gross receipts:
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business activity. Retail and general businesses (those engaging in any business consisting of selling at retail any goods, wares, merchandise, or commodities, or engaging in any trade, occupation, service, or calling in which the general nature and purpose is retail business) pay a fee based on annual gross receipts:
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| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
City of West Sacramento Non-Local Business License
| Agency: | City of West Sacramento Community Development Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $77 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $77 |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
City of Whittier Business License
| Agency: | City of Whittier Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are determined by business type. See common business license rates for more information |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. See common bussiness license rates for more information. |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. There are exceptions: Retail businesses and restaurants expire at the end of January. Rentals with 1-3 units expire at the end of April. Rentals with 4 or more units expire at the end of December. Out of City contractors have a 3 month option. |
| Notes: | Businesses eligible for online renewal will have a PIN number on the bottom right corner of their renewal form |
Coachella Business License
| Agency: | City of Coachella Business License Section (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Depends on business classification and gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Depends on business classification and gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Costa Mesa Business License
| Agency: | City of Costa Mesa Finance Department - Business License Desk (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services and gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services and gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by the first day of the month the license was issued in. |
Covina Business License
| Agency: | City of Covina Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Culver City Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | Culver City - Business Resource Center (CA) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and estimated gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business and annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1 |
Cypress Business License
| Agency: | City of Cypress Finance and Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email verifying the receipt of application. Within 3 business days you will receive an email containing the amount due and instructions on how to make payment online. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Depends on gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Dixon Business License
| Agency: | City of Dixon Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services. See application for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $74 for most businesses |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
El Dorado County Business License
| Agency: | El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $46 |
| Due: | Annually |
Elk Grove Business License
| Agency: | City of Elk Grove Business License Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $16 minimum fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $16 minimum fee |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Fairfield Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on your business classification and estimated gross receipts. See the License Tax Table for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on your business classification and annual gross receipts. See the License Tax Table for details. |
| Due: | Annually between January 1 and January 31. |
Foster City Business License
| Agency: | Foster City Financial Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Minimum fee of $100. See Business License Tax Worksheet on the application for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by annual gross receipts and services offered. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Fullerton Business Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $17 application fee + $4 AB 1379 fee + $22 zoning review fee + registration fee which varies by business type. See this page for more details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $11 renewal fee + $4 AB 1379 fee + registration fee which varies by business type. See this page for more details. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. For example, if you initially started doing business on September 8th, your renewal would be due annually by August 31. |
Gardena Business License
| Agency: | City of Gardena Department of Community Development (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email to CDDLicenseandPermitCenter@cityofgardena.org |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business services and gross receipts. See the fee schedule on this page for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by business services and gross receipts. See the fee schedule on this page for details. |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31. Businesses that pay a flat fee must renew by January 31 and businesses that pay a fee based on gross revenues must renew by February 28. |
Grass Valley Business License
| Agency: | City of Grass Valley Business Licensing Section (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See Business Tax Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See Business Tax Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Hemet Business License
| Agency: | City of Hemet Finance Department - Business Licensing Section (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Home Based, Service, Retail or Industrial Business Application |
| Agency Fee: | See this page for details. |
Hercules Business License
| Agency: | City of Hercules Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by annual gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Varies by annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Long Beach Business License
| Agency: | City of Long Beach Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal information and pin is sent via mail. |
| Due: | Annually |
Los Angeles Business Registration
| Agency: | Los Angeles Office of Finance (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on gross receipts |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on annual gross receipts |
| Due: | Annually by February 28 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Los Gatos Business License
| Agency: | Town of Los Gatos Finance Department - Business License Tax Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on annual gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Mendocino County Business License
| Agency: | County of Mendocino Treasure-Tax Collector Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 annual business license fee + $424 one time application review fee or $180 for home occupations (this fee is only applicable if the fixed plave of business is situated in the unincorporated area of Mendocino County. |
| Notes: | The business license has two periods, March 1 - February 28 and September 1 - August 31. |
| Before you Apply: | There are certain business types that will require additional requirements. Please see application for more details. |
Menifee Business License
| Agency: | City of Menifee Finance Department - Business License Program (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See the Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See the Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Millbrae Business License
| Agency: | City of Millbrae Business License Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $78 processing fee + a fee based on business services and gross receipts |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $52 renewal fee + a fee based on business services and gross receipts |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Milpitas Business License
| Agency: | City of Milpitas Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, email, or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $57 plan check fee + $4 AB 1379 fee + license fee based on business type and number of employees. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 processing fee + $4 AB 1379 fee + license fee based on business type and number of employees. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed 45 days prior to the expiration of your business license. |
Murrieta Business License
| Agency: | Murrieta Department of Finance - Business License Bureau (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services and gross receipts. See the fee schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services and gross receipts. See the fee schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the date of initial registration. |
Novato Business License
| Agency: | City of Novato Finance Department - Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, email to BL@novato.org, or online. |
| Agency Fee: | See the Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See the Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Ojai Business License
| Agency: | City of Ojai Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 base rate fee + $25 registration fee + $4 state disability access fee + group rate depending on number of employees or gross receipts |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $10 renewal fee + business tax fee (depends on gross receipts and business services) |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are sent to licensees in advance of the renewal period. |
Palm Desert Business License
| Agency: | City of Palm Desert Code Compliance Division - Business License Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activities and gross receipts. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activities and gross receipts. See the Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of issuance. |
Pasadena Business License - General
| Agency: | Pasadena Department of Finance (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Notes: | The general business license category applies to every person engaged in the business of retailing, merchandising, wholesaling, manufacturing, processing, distributing, warehousing or utility services, not otherwise specifically provided for in Chapters 5.04 through 5.16. |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $75 plus $15 for each employee in excess of 1. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 plus $15 for each employee in excess of 1. |
| Due: | Annually by August 31. |
Pasadena Business License - Professional
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | For the first professional—$200; |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | For the first professional—$200; |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
Pasadena Business License - Service
| Agency: | Pasadena Department of Finance (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $75.00 plus $15.00 for each employee in excess of 1. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75.00 plus $15.00 for each employee in excess of 1. |
| Due: | Annually by May 31. |
Piedmont Business License
| Agency: | City of Piedmont City Clerk’s Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 license fee + $4 disability access fee |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 renewal fee for businesses with less than $50k in gross receipts. If gross receipts are greater than $50k, then multiply gross receipts by .002 for the fee amount. |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Pleasanton Business License
| Agency: | City of Pleasanton Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by gross receipts:
|
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by gross receipts:
|
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Rancho Cucamonga Business License
| Agency: | Rancho Cucamonga Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services and gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services and gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Rancho Palos Verdes Business License
| Agency: | Rancho Palos Verdes Finance Department - Business License Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by gross receipts and services provided. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by gross receipts and services provided. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Redlands Business License
| Agency: | City of Redlands Management Services / Finance Department - Revenue Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity and gross receipts. See Chapter 5.08 of the City Code of Redlands for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business activity and gross receipts. See Chapter 5.08 of the City Code of Redlands for details. |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
Redwood City Business License
| Agency: | City of Redwood Finance Department - Revenue Services (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by busines type + $76 base tax + $50 per owners/partners/full time employees |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by busines type + $76 base tax + $50 per owners/partners/full time employees |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Reedley Business License
| Agency: | City of Reedley Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business effective date. See Business License Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 renewal fee + license tax fee + $4 state fee |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Salinas Business License
| Agency: | City of Salinas Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $6.25 processing fee + $4 ADA state fee + license tax fee based on gross receipts |
| Notes: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are mailed to license holders with instructions for renewing the license online. |
San Diego Business Tax Certificate
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $34.00 for a business with twelve (12) employees or fewer OR $125.00 plus $5.00 per employee for a business with thirteen (13) employees or more + $4.00 State mandated fee |
| Turnaround: | Up to two weeks. You will be notified by mail if additional taxes or fees are due, such as: Business Improvement District Assessments; large Business Tax (13 or more employees); late fees; or if additional information is required. |
| Penalties: | Late fees are assessed for applications received 15 days after the business start date. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $4 renewal fee + $34.00 for a business with twelve (12) employees or fewer OR $125.00 plus $5.00 per employee for a business with thirteen (13) employees or more. |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month that comes before the month of initial registration. For example, if you registered in June, your renewal would be due by May 31. |
| Penalties: | Businesses that fail to pay the tax within 15 days from the business start date will be assessed a latefee |
San Dimas Business License
| Agency: | City of San Dimas Administration Department - Finance Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | See the Business License Fees sheet for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | See the Business License Fees sheet for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
San Francisco Business Registration
| Agency: | City and County of San Francisco Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | You must register within 15 days after commencing your business. Future start dates are not accepted. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary and depend on your business activities and gross receipts or payroll expense. See the table on this page under the "How much does it cost to register?" section for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary and depend on your business activities and gross receipts or payroll expense for the previous fiscal year. |
| Due: | Registrations expire annually on June 30 and renewals must be submitted by May 31. |
San Jacinto Business License
| Agency: | City of San Jacinto Finance Department - Business Licensing Section (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on the number of full-time employees working in San Jacinto. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on the number of full-time employees working in San Jacinto. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
San Joaquin County Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Penalties: | There is a $10 late fee. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail every year. |
San Leandro Business License
| Agency: | City of San Leandro - Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services. See the fee schedule on this page for details. |
San Rafael Business License
| Agency: | City of San Rafael Business License Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services and gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business services and gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Sand City Business License
| Agency: | Sand City Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services and annual gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on business services and annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices will be sent to licensees prior to the expiration date. |
Santa Ana Business License
| Agency: | City of Santa Ana Finance and Management Services (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on type of business. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Business Tax Bill |
| Instructions: | A bill will be mailed, or you can contact the Tax and License section at (714) 647-5447 to obtain a tax bill. |
| Agency Fee: | Variable, based on type of business. |
| Due: | Annually. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Santa Barbara Business License
| Agency: | City of Santa Barbara Business Licensing Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by gross receipts and business services. See the application for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by gross receipts and business services. See the application for details. |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Santa Clara Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, in-person, or online. |
| Agency Fee: | For Businesses with a Fixed Place of Business within the City of Santa Clara:
For Businesses Outside the City of Santa Clara that conduct business in Santa Clara:
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | For Businesses with a Fixed Place of Business within the City of Santa Clara:
For Businesses Outside the City of Santa Clara that conduct business in Santa Clara:
|
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
Santa Clara County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara County does not currently issue business licenses.
Santa Fe Springs Business License
| Agency: | City of Santa Fe Springs Finance and Administrative Services Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 base fee + $50 processing fee + $4 disability access fee + $4 for every additional employee after 5 and $2 for every additional employee after 300 (this fee is prorated based on when you apply) |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 base fee + $35 processing fee + $4 disability access fee + $4 for every additional employee after 5 and $2 for every additional employee after 300 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 for businesses located within the city. Businesses located outside of the city renew annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
Santa Rosa Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | City of Santa Rose Business Tax Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on gross receipts: $25 plus $0.34 per every $1,000 in gross receipts ($3,000 is the maximum fee) |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on gross receipts: $25 plus $0.34 per every $1,000 in gross receipts ($3,000 is the maximum fee) |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
Sonoma Business License
| Agency: | City of Sonoma Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | In-person, mail, or online. |
| Agency Fee: | The business license fee is based on the type of business. See the fee schedule or application for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | The business license fee is based on the type of business. See the fee schedule or application for details. |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by February 1 to avoid late fees. |
Stanton Business License
| Agency: | City of Stanton Business Licensing Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by number of employees and services provided. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Sunnyvale Business License
| Agency: | Sunnyvale Department of Finance - Business Licensing Section (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by the number of employees or the number of rental units (whichever is higher). See the fee chart on the application for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary by the number of employees or the number of rental units (whichever is higher). See the fee chart on the application for details. |
| Due: | Biennially by January 1. |
Sutter Creek Business License
| Agency: | City of Sutter Creek City Administration Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $174 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $174 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Vacaville Business License
| Agency: | City of Vacaville Finance Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on the type of business and the number of employees. See the fee schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees are based on the type of business and the number of employees. See the fee schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Ventura County Business Tax Certificate
| Agency: | Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on estimated gross receipts. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees depend on annual gross receipts. |
| Due: | Annually by July 31. |
West Covina Business License
| Agency: | City of West Covina Finance Department - Business Licensing Division (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | See the Business License Tax & Fee Schedule for details. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | See the Business License Tax & Fee Schedule for details. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Yuba City Business License
| Agency: | Yuba City Finance Department (CA) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $59 administrative fee + $4 standard base service fee + additional fees vary based on gross receipts |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $59 administrative fee + $4 standard base service fee + additional fees vary based on gross receipts |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on the last day of February. Renewals are due by March 31. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices will be emailed and mailed to active licenses at the end of January. |
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