Most businesses engaged in the sale of tangible goods require a California Seller’s Permit in addition to obtaining a business license. To apply, contact the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration 50 D Street, Room 230 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 890-6267 www.cdtfa.ca.gov
If selling or preparing food is a part of your business, you must apply for a health permit from the County of Marin Food Program in addition to obtaining a business license. Environmental Health Services 3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 473-6907 www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/environmental-health-services
Check with the Marin County Clerk to see if you need a Fictitious Business Name in Marin. Marin County Clerk 3501 Civic Center Drive #234 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 473-6772 www.marincounty.org/depts/ar/divisions/county-clerk/fbn
In the downtown area, there is a Business Improvement District (BID), which is comprised of standard and premium zones. If you are thinking of starting up a business downtown, you might want to review the map below to see if your address falls within either of the zones. If so, you may be charged a … Continued
Only certain information is available to the public – for example, business and owner names, physical and mailing addresses, and business types. This information is printed on your business license certificate. We do not disclose phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or financial information to the public, except as required by law. Per Business and Professions Code … Continued
Your business license tax is generally deductible, but you should consult your tax adviser about your particular circumstance.
A business license is a tax required of most businesses that conduct business within the city limits of San Rafael, even if your physical office is located outside city limits. Business license taxes help to pay for street maintenance, police and fire protection, and other services that benefit businesses and the general public. You need … Continued
You can quickly renew your license or close it online. You will need your account number and a PIN, both of which can be found in a reminder email. We have gone paperless! For annual licenses, we will email your courtesy renewal reminder around 3 weeks before your expiration date to the email address on … Continued
To save paper, postage, and staff time, we are no longer printing new certificates every time a license is renewed, unless there is a significant change such as a new business name or address. You can view expiration dates in the online business registry.
Please provide written notification of a business closure or sale. Include the date the business was closed or sold and the name of the new owner, if applicable. For your convenience, you may contact us via email at BLRenewal@cityofsanrafael.org. You can close your license online. You will need your account number and your PIN, both … Continued
