Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County
Business License Application
Saratoga businesses use this application to provide business, owner, and workers’ compensation information when applying for a city business license.
What this form is
This application collects business and owner details, contractor information when applicable, and answers about home occupation activities. It also includes a workers’ compensation declaration, an affidavit, and an SB 205 compliance form. The form asks applicants to calculate taxes and fees using a separate Business License Tax and Fee Worksheet; the SB 205 section explains when permit information is required.
Who needs it
Businesses applying for a Saratoga business license should complete the application and the applicable home occupation, workers’ compensation, and SB 205 sections.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the workers’ compensation declaration and affidavit are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the business and owner information, and complete the applicable sections and declarations.
- 3
Gather Any Additional Information
Attach an additional sheet for owner information if necessary, and use the separate Business License Tax and Fee Worksheet.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary, though its workers’ compensation declaration and affidavit are made under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and owner details, and includes sections on workers’ compensation, home occupations, and SB 205 compliance.
- Does the application include an SB 205 compliance form?
- Yes. It includes questions about the business address, SIC codes, and applicable Industrial NPDES Permit information.