Renew a business license in Santa Cruz County

Capitola municipal government · Capitola — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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Please note: Business License Renewal Notices are sent as a courtesy only. Business licenses are valid for the calendar year only. All business licenses expire on December 31st. Business license tax for renewals must be paid by January 15th regardless of whether a renewal notice is received by the business owner. Renewal payments received (or postmarked) after the January 15th due date will be assessed an administrative late fee and penalty.

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Santa Cruz municipal government · Santa Cruz — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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In addition to the basic business license tax, applicants for a new license are charged a $35 registration fee and a $4 fee mandated by the State of California for accessibility compliance through AB 1379. Annual business license renewals are charged the business license tax, a renewal fee of $16, and the $4 state-mandated fee. These fees are authorized by Council Resolution NS-29,343(PDF, 87KB) and, except for the accessibility compliance fee, will be adjusted every January 1 for increases in the Consumer Price Index. Registration, renewal, and state-mandated fees are not prorated and not refundable.

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Scotts Valley municipal government · Scotts Valley — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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Click here for How to Renew a Business License

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