There is no state of California business license. There are counties/cities that require licenses. Check your local city to see what requirements are needed to register for a business license.
Los Angeles – Businesses located in or have employee conducting business in the City limits of Los Angeles will need to complete a New Business Registration and obtain a Business Tax Registration Certificate with the Office of Finance.
Baldwin Park – Form can be downloaded or can receive the application over the counter and the fee is $133.00. Application and fee can be mailed in or can be paid over the counter in between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Covina – The City of Covina is pleased to support and partner with businesses located within our jurisdiction. To determine whether a business is located within the City limits, check the street address. If the address is 2999 or lower, the business location is in the City. If the address is higher than 2999, but has a Covina CA mailing address, the location is in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. While some of the resources listed here are provided regardless of location, others are specific to either the City or the County.
Applications for a City of Covina (street addresses 2999 or lower) business license are available from the Finance Department at City Hall, or online in PDF fillable format. For questions regarding Business Licenses, call (626) 384-5512, or visit the Finance Department, Covina City Hall, 125 E. College St., Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
West Covina – The easiest and fastest way to apply for a new business license or renew your current license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the “start now” button located on the right of this page. From the main menu please select the “apply” option to submit a new application for your business.
If you need further assistance applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at WestCovina@hdlgov.com or by phone Toll-Free at (626) 513-0043. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.”
Azusa – The Business Licensing Division is responsible for Issuing business licenses, Verifying ownership and other related information as requested, and answering questions related to taxation and requirements for operating a business.To schedule an appointment, please call the Business License Division at (626) 812-5249. During normal business hours Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.