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Santa Ana — Finance — Business License Tax Section

Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[1]

Source checked October 16, 2026[1]
Go to the official website (opens in a new tab)
Website address
santa-ana.gov

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Contact details & office locations ↓
City of Santa Ana business licensing or tax certificates. Requirements follow business activity in the city; county and other city programmes are separate.[2]

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

Check Santa Ana business-license tax requirements (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

The city requires a license and annual business-license tax; the tax year and activity category vary. Ownership, branches, home-business approvals and other permits have separate rules.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [4]

Before you start

Eligibility & access
Each branch, separate office or business location needs its own city license. [15]
Information & documents
Provide the IRS nonprofit proof for exemption consideration; obtaining a city license is still required. [21]
Find the city application and email or counter channels (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

Complete the official application and follow the city’s email or in-person instructions. Confirm counter hours first: the same city page gives inconsistent hours and Friday availability.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [6]

Before you start

Information & documents
A home business needs the approved Home Occupation Permit, zoning compliance and the property owner’s signed permission. [20]
Information & documents
For in-city businesses, the tax receipt follows the required occupancy or home-occupation approval. [76]
Information & documents
Complete the entire application; the city states incomplete applications are rejected. [77]
Payments
Submit applicable fees and charges with the application under the printed instructions. [78]
Languages
The four-page application provides English, Spanish and Vietnamese labels/instructions; this does not establish translation of every city form. [79]
Review renewal filing and extension requests (opens in a new tab)[7]Official instructions

The city describes a written, signed and dated 30-day extension request received or USPS-postmarked by the stated due date; an extension is not assumed granted.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [8]

Before you start

Deadlines
An extension request must reach the city, or carry a qualifying postmark, by the stated due date. [22]
Information & documents
The city requires a signed, dated written request or an email with a signature block. [23]
Cancel or change a city business-license tax account (opens in a new tab)[9]Official instructions

Provide the account number, date operations ended or will end, and a signature. The city describes a cancellation statement or an email with a signature block. Location and ownership changes have separate application rules.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [10]

Before you start

Information & documents
A new owner must apply in their own name rather than transfer the previous owner’s tax permit. [16]
Information & documents
A business-location change requires a new application and relevant city approvals. [17]
Information & documents
A cancellation notice needs the account number, end date and signature. [18]
Information & documents
An emailed cancellation must include a signature block. [19]
Find city flat, variable and gross-receipts tax schedules (opens in a new tab)[11]Official instructions

Choose the schedule matching the business classification. Document-page dates and 2024 URL slugs do not establish the period printed inside the linked PDFs.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [12]

Before you start

Payments
Refunds are limited to overpayment or error and have a processing charge; no amount is inferred here. [24]
Payments
The flat-rate table uses the 2026 calendar year; it is a different tax period from the variable-flat and gross-receipts schedules. [74]
Payments
The variable-flat table uses the printed July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. [75]
Contact the city about unreported business-tax obligations (opens in a new tab)[13]Official instructions

Read the voluntary-compliance information and contact the Business License Tax Office; no tax or penalty waiver is promised.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. [14]

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

ServiceAmountConditions & source
Santa Ana flat schedule — Advertising service$275.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[37]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Amusement center — more than ten days$550.00per monthFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[38]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Amusement center — additional ride or stand above ten$66.00per quarter per additional ride or standFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[39]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Boxing, wrestling or sports exhibition$110.00per dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[40]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Carnival/circus — more than 4,000 persons, first day$550.00first dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[41]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Carnival/circus — more than 4,000 persons, additional day$330.00per additional dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[42]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Carnival/circus — less than 4,000 persons, first day$220.00first dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[43]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Carnival/circus — less than 4,000 persons, additional day$110.00per additional dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[44]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Christmas tree or pumpkin patch lot$9.00per dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[45]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Public dance$39.00per danceFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[46]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Firework stand$275.00per standFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[47]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Qualified part-time business or hobby — grossing less than $5,500$11.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[48]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Eligible home-based gross-receipts business — alternate flat option$39.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[49]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Listed independent-contractor categories — per individual$39.00per year per individualFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[50]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Itinerant merchant$275.00per quarterFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[51]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Residential rentals/mobile homes/rooming house — base$69.00base plus unit chargeFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[52]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Residential rentals/mobile homes/rooming house — unit component$14.00per rental unitFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[53]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Solicitor/peddler as principal — flat-rate category$275.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[54]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — State-licensed contractor — Class A or B$330.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[55]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — State-licensed contractor — Class C$303.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[56]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Theatrical performance$132.00per dayFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[57]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Warehouse or storage$275.00per yearFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[58]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Flat-rate schedule — additional California ADA charge$4.00per application as listedFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[59]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana flat schedule — Flat-rate schedule — registration charge$17.00per application as listedFor the 2026 flat-rate schedule, whose stated tax period is the calendar year. The printed rate effective date is 2025-11-01. Registration, state ADA,occupancy and other applicable charges are additional; this is not a total.[60]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Billboard sign face — less than 300 square feet$209.00per sign faceFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[61]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Billboard sign face — more than 300 square feet$275.00per sign faceFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[62]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Catering/produce/fruit-and-produce truck$275.00per truckFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[63]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Delivery vehicle$132.00per vehicleFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[64]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Ice cream truck$275.00per truckFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[65]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Junk collection vehicle$275.00per vehicleFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[66]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Peddler/solicitor principal — variable-flat category$440.00per principalFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[67]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Peddler/solicitor — each person engaged in peddling$39.00per personFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[68]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Shoeshine$39.00per listed unitFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[69]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Taxi cab$39.00per cabFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[70]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Tow truck$132.00per truckFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[71]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Variable-flat schedule — additional California ADA charge$4.00per application as listedFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[72]Effective November 1, 2025
Santa Ana variable-flat schedule — Variable-flat schedule — registration charge$17.00per application as listedFor the printed 2026/2027 variable-flat schedule, which uses a July 1–June 30 fiscal tax year. Rate effective date 2025-11-01. Apply only to the named category; registration, state ADA, occupancy and other applicable charges are additional.[73]Effective November 1, 2025

These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

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  1. [1] Santa Ana — business licensing programme (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Visit the Business License Tax Section, located on the 1st floor of Santa Ana City Hall:
  2. [2] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  3. [3] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  4. [4] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  5. [5] Santa Ana — business licensing programme (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Send the completed application to the Business License Tax Division: BusinessTax@santa-ana.org
  6. [6] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  7. [7] Santa Ana — business licensing regulations (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Renewal Filing Extensions
  8. [8] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  9. [9] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    If your business ceases operations before the license expiration date, you must notify the Business Licenses Section in writing to cancel your business license.
  10. [10] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  11. [11] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Fee schedules
  12. [12] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  13. [13] Santa Ana — business licensing abatement (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The intent of the Abatement Program is to encourage individuals and businesses to voluntarily come forward to meet City business license requirements.
  14. [14] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a license for all businesses operating within the City limits to pay an annual business license tax whether or not the business is carried on for profit or not.
  15. [15] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    A separate license must be obtained for each branch establishment, separate office or place at which business is conducted within the city limits.
  16. [16] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business tax permits are not transferable from owner to owner. The new owner must apply for a business license in their own name.
  17. [17] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    A change in the location of the business will require a new application and approval from the appropriate city departments.
  18. [18] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Your notification should include your Business License Tax account number, the date operations ended or will end, and your signature.
  19. [19] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    you may submit your cancellation request via email at BusinessTax@santa-ana.org, ensuring that your email includes a signature block in place of a physical signature.
  20. [20] Santa Ana — business licensing regulations (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    All businesses operating from a residence must be in compliance with all zoning requirements and must obtain an approved Home Occupation Permit from the Planning and Building Agency with signed permission from the property owner.
  21. [21] Santa Ana — business licensing information (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    You must submit at time of application of your business license a copy of your 501-C3 form for exemption consideration.
  22. [22] Santa Ana — business licensing regulations (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Requests must be received on or before the stated due date or must carry a post-mark date of not later than the stated due date.
  23. [23] Santa Ana — business licensing regulations (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Requests must be in writing and must be signed and dated. Requests may also be submitted via email and must include a signature block in lieu of a signature.
  24. [24] Santa Ana — business licensing regulations (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business License fees are nonrefundable except when overpaid or paid in error. A processing fee is charged to cover administrative costs.
  25. [25] Santa Ana — business licensing programme (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    For billing questions concerning Business Licensing Bill Call: (714) 647-5447
  26. [26] Santa Ana — business licensing programme (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Email Submission: Send the completed application to the Business License Tax Division: BusinessTax@santa-ana.org
  27. [27] Santa Ana — business licensing programme (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Address: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  28. [28] Santa Ana — business licensing abatement (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    call the Business License Tax Office Customer Service Line at (714) 647-5447 or email us at abatement@santa-ana.org.
  29. [29] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Application form
  30. [30] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business license tax fee schedule - flat rate (English)
  31. [31] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business license tax fee schedule - variable flat rate (English)
  32. [32] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business license tax fee schedule - gross receipts (English)
  33. [33] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business License Tax Amendment (English)
  34. [34] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Business License Tax Amendment (Spanish)
  35. [35] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Tax exemption - non-profit organization (English)
  36. [36] Santa Ana — business licensing forms (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Ana government · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    Tax exemption - non-profit organization (Spanish)
  37. [37] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Advertising Service (Bill Posting, Distributing Flyers/ Samples) ....................................................................................................................... $275 Annually
  38. [38] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Amusement Center (More Than 10 Days), plus $66.00 quarterly for each ride or vending stand in excess of 10). ...................................... $550 Monthly
  39. [39] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Amusement Center (More Than 10 Days), plus $66.00 quarterly for each ride or vending stand in excess of 10). ...................................... $550 Monthly
  40. [40] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Boxing, Wrestling or Sports Exhibition ........................................................................................................................................................... $110 Daily
  41. [41] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Carnival or Circus (More than 4000 Persons – 1st Day) ................................................................................................................................... $550 Daily
  42. [42] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Carnival or Circus (More than 4000 Persons – Each Additional Day).............................................................................................................. $330 Daily
  43. [43] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Carnival or Circus (Less than 4000 Persons – 1st Day) .................................................................................................................................... $220 Daily
  44. [44] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Carnival or Circus (Less than 4000 Persons – Each Additional Day) .............................................................................................................. $110 Daily
  45. [45] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Christmas tree or Pumpkin Patch Lot.............................................................................................................................................................. $9 Daily
  46. [46] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Dance Public (Per Dance) ................................................................................................................................................................................. $39 Daily
  47. [47] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Firework Stand ......................................................................................................................................................................................... $275 Per Stand
  48. [48] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Gratuitous Licensee or Hobbyist (Individuals engaged in part-time business or an income producing hobby grossing < $5,500.00) ........ $ 11 Annually
  49. [49] Santa Ana — city-referred flat business-license document (opens in a new tab)

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     Home-Based Business License (Alternate Flat Rate tax option for home-based gross receipt business types) .......................................... $39 Annually
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     Independent Contractors per individual (Building Tradesmen, Gardener, Lawn Maintenance Worker, Janitor, Building Maintenance Worker, Real Estate Agent, Watchmen/Security Guard, Peddler, Solicitor, Insurance Solicitor, Miscellaneous). ................ $ 39 Annually
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     Itinerant Merchant ............................................................................................................................................................................................... $275 Quarterly
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    Basic Tax Rate Fee ($69.00), plus = $ 69.00
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    Per Unit Tax - Multiply # of units ______ x $14.00 = $____________
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     Solicitor/Peddler as Principal ........................................................................................................................................ .................................. $275 Annually
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     State Licensed Contractors (Class A or B) .................................................................................................................. .................................. $330 Annually
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     State Licensed Contractors (Class C) ........................................................................................................................... .................................. $303 Annually
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     Theatrical Performance ................................................................................................................................................... .................................. $132 Daily
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     Warehouse or Storage .................................................................................................................................................... .................................. $275 Annually
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    State of California Disability Access and Education Fund Fee $ 4.00 (3)
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    Registration Fee $ 17.00 (4)
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    Billboard Sign faces (Less than 300 Square Feet)……………………………... (________) x $ 209.00 = $_____________
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    Billboard Sign faces (More than 300 Square Feet)…………………………….. (________) x $ 275.00 = $_____________
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    Catering Trucks, Produce or Fruit & Produce Trucks………………………….. (________) x $ 275.00 = $_____________
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    Delivery Vehicles (Fuel, Food, Goods, Laundry, Misc., Wares, Water)……… (________) x $ 132.00 = $_____________
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    Ice Cream Trucks…………………………………………………………………... (________) x $ 275.00 = $_____________
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    Junk Collection Vehicle……………………………………………………………. (________) x $ 275.00 = $_____________
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    Peddler/Solicitor (Principal)……………………………………………………….. (________) x $ 440.00 = $_____________
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    Peddler/Solicitor (per each person engaged in peddling)………………………(________) x $ 39.00 = $_____________
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    Shoeshine…………………………………………………………………………… (________) x $ 39.00 = $_____________
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    Taxi Cabs ........................................................................................................ (________) x $ 39.00 = $_____________
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    Tow Trucks ..................................................................................................... (________) x $132.00 = $_____________
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    State of California Disability Access and Education Fund Fee $ 4.00 (3)
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    Registration Fee $ 17.00 (4)
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    2026 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX FEE SCHEDULE Flat Rate Category Business Tax Period is the calendar year of January 1st through December 31st
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    2026/2027 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX FEE SCHEDULE Variable Flat Rate Category Business Tax Period is the fiscal year July 1st through June 30th
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    The Business License Tax Receipt certificate will be issued only upon notification of the approval/issuance of either the Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit.
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    This application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
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    Any applicable fees and charges must be submitted at the time of the application or it will be deemed incomplete.
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    BUSINESS LICENSE TAX APPLICATION SOLICITUD PARA IMPUESTO DE LICENCIA COMERCIAL • ĐƠN XIN THUẾ MÔN BÀI
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