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 2019 renewal notices were mailed November 30, 2018.
Payments can be made thru January 31, 2019 without penalty.
Please note: TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS reported MUST include all of December 2018 income!
25% penalties will be assessed February 1 and 50% penalties assessed March 1, 2019.
POSTMARKS ARE NOW ACCEPTED – per PMC 5.24.020(a) Delinquent Taxes - Penalties
To CLOSE a license: If you are no longer operating your business in Pleasanton please enter the “closing date” on the renewal form, the owner must sign/date the bottom, and return the entire form. 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
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Only a current business license in good standing can renew online. Reference the License/Acct# and PIN# printed on the renewal form |
Click here to RENEW online. |
New Business License Application Information
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: |
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For any business operating in Pleasanton *Print the PDF document and mail in with your estimated license tax payment. Please use this form to make a CHANGE or REACTIVATE your license if within 5 years of expiration. |
BL New Application2019 |
| 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
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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.
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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
