Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
New Business License Application
Businesses use this application to request a Berkeley business license and report ownership, business activities, and the applicable license tax.
What this form is
Use this application to request a business license for a business located in Berkeley, serving Berkeley customers from outside the city, transferred to a new owner, or contracting with the City of Berkeley. It asks for business and owner details, business activities, and tax calculations. The form says to submit the completed application and payment within 30 days after business activity begins in Berkeley.
Who needs it
Business owners in the listed circumstances must complete and submit this application with payment to obtain a Berkeley business license.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form with payment by mail or in person to Finance Department, Revenue Collection, 1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the New Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide business and owner details, answer the business questions, and calculate the amount due using the form instructions.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
If the business is a nonprofit, provide its IRS exemption determination letter. A fictitious business name statement is required if the business name differs from the owner's name.
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Submit The Application
Send the completed form with payment by mail or in person to Finance Department, Revenue Collection, at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the New Business License Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the New Business License Application?
- Submit the completed application with payment by mail or in person to Finance Department, Revenue Collection, 1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.
- Who must apply for a Berkeley business license?
- The instructions say a license is required for businesses located in Berkeley, located elsewhere with Berkeley customers, sold or transferred to a new owner, or entering a City of Berkeley contract.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business location and activity, owner information, contact and business details, answers about business activities, and the license tax calculation.
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