Business Licenses
Business Licenses
Getting your business started begins with the Town's business license process.
Business License questions can be address in person at Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street,
between the hours of 8:00am-1:00pm.
Customers can also call and speak to someone at 408.354.6835, or send an email to e-mail.
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Who Needs A Town Business License? |
| A Town business license is required if a business is located within the Town limits, or if an agent of the business comes into Town to conduct business. |
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Business License Application Information |
Business License Applications are available online. The license tax due can be determined based on the type of business activity. Those businesses which are based on retail sales, wholesale, manufacturing and/or jobbing have taxes based on sliding scale. All other businesses have taxes based on flat fees as set forth in Town Code Sec. 14.20.115. Flat-fee based businesses are pro-rated, by quarter, from the date of application to the end of the year.
If you are unsure of your classification, please call the Business License Division at 408.354.6835. An incorrect classification can delay issuance of a business license certificate.
The following forms are available:
Contractor Application
For professional service providers, including, but not limited to, doctors, attorneys, accountants, consultants, engineers, and designers.
Gross Receipt Application
For businesses based on retail sales, wholesale, manufacturing, jobbing, and E-Commerce.
For disabled veterans selling wares or goods, charitable organizations, day care facilities, and Town contractors whose income from business with the Town is not more than $500.00 during any calendar year. Please note that there is a $25.00 license processing fee.
All fees for business licenses are flat fees except the Standard Gross Receipts Business License. The applicable fees are listed on the Gross Receipt Application form. However, if you care to preview all possible fees for this type of license, please review the Fee Schedule.
If a business is located within the Town limits, a department sign-off from Community Development or Building/Engineering Department is required. This can be either a simple sign-off form which approves code compliance of business license, a Home Occupation Permit or a Use and Occupancy Permit, depending upon the circumstance of the location. These documents can be obtained at the Building/Engineering/Community Development Department counter at Town Hall. |
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Emergency Information Contact Card |
The LGMS Police Department requires all businesses to update their emergency contact information annually. Click to complete the on-line emergency contact information form.
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License Period |
Annual business license renewals are due and payable in advance on January 2nd of each year, are valid for the year in which they are issued, and expire on December 31st of that year. New business licenses are valid from the date of payment of tax to the end of the year.
Business owners are responsible to renew their business license whether or not a courtesy notice is received. |
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