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Business License Division

The City of Pleasanton requires any person conducting business in the city to obtain a business license. This includes any business using a Pleasanton address for advertisement, or state or federal licensing, even if the business is done offsite.

For more information on business license requirements CLICK HERE for Section 5 (Pleasanton Municipal Code).

Business License Renewals

The 2018 license renewal applications were mailed November 27, 2017.

Payment is due on January 1, 2018, and considered delinquent after January 31, 2018.

TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS reported MUST include January through December 31, 2017

25 percent penalties will be assessed February 1 and 50 percent penalties assessed March 1, 2018.

POSTMARKS ARE NOW ACCEPTED – per PMC 5.24.020(a) Delinquent Taxes - Penalties

TO CLOSE THE LICENSE: If you are no longer operating your business in Pleasanton please enter the “closing date” on the form, sign the bottom, and return the entire form to our office. You cannot close a license online.

Businesses that operated LESS than one (1) year: please provide an annualized figure for a full 12 month period per PMC Section 5.24.040

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A PLEASANTON BUSINESS ADDRESS CHANGE CANNOT BE DONE ONLINE

To Renew a license	You can do so:
Only a current business license in good standing and within the last 12 months of expiration, can renew online using the Business Lic/Acct# and PIN# printed on the renewal forms	Click here to RENEW online.

New Business License Application

To ensure enough time to complete the process for a new business license, it is recommended applicants allow 30 minutes for an over-the-counter review and approvals from various departments.

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
200 Old Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-931-5440

NEW FORMS AVAILABLE HERE if you are conducting business...	Please Print the following PDF form:
Any business operating in Pleasanton *Print the PDF document and mail in with your estimated license tax payment. You may also use this form to make a CHANGE or REACTIVATE your license if within 5 years of expiration.	2018 BL New Application
From a residential home in the City of Pleasanton - *Print the PDF document and mail in with the Business license tax application	ZONING HOME OCCUPATION
From a commercial location in the City of Pleasanton - *Print the PDF document and mail in with the Business license tax application	Commercial Zoning Form
Complete ONLY if operating from a residence in the City of Pleasanton requesting a Cottage Food Operation and mail to PLANNING DEPT.	Cottage Food Zoning Application

TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS LICENSE SEARCH CLICK HERE: Business License Search portal.

FOR INFORMATION ON GETTING STARTED CLICK HERE: Business Resource Handout

FOR A PLEASANTON BUSINESS LIST CLICK HERE: Business List FORM.pdf

DISCLAIMER: STATE MANDATE LAW- AB1379

AB1379 was imposed by the state to increase the $1 state mandate fee to $4.00 for licensing years 2018 thru 2023. The State of California enacted SB1186 (Dutton; Special access: liability) in 2012 which imposed a $ 1.00 State fee on every applicant for a local business license or renewal (including all in-city commercial and home-based, all exempts, all non-profits, landlords, out -of-city, and all contractors) and is required to be collected by all cities and counties throughout California, including the City of Pleasanton.
This law requires that you be provided the following notices:

Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:

The Division of the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/Home.aspx

The Department of Rehabilitation at www.rehab.cahwnet.gov

The California Commission on Disability Access at www.ccda.ca.gov

To obtain a copy of the AB1379 state mandate, please click on the link listed below: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov