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In accordance with the Santa Clara County Public Health Office Order, Town Offices remain closed until further notice. However, Town operations are functioning and staff continues to perform necessary work while working remotely. Customers may call 408.354.6835 or send an email to businesslicense@losgatosca.gov regarding business license inquiries between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
A Town business license is required if a business is located within the Town limits, or if an agent of the business comes into Town to conduct business. |
Business License Applications are available online and must be submitted by mail only. The license tax due can be determined based on the type of business activity. Those businesses which are based on retail sales, wholesale, manufacturing and/or jobbing have taxes based on sliding scale. All other businesses have taxes based on flat fees as set forth in Town Code Sec. 14.20.115. Flat-fee based businesses are pro-rated, by quarter, from the date of application to the end of the year. If you are unsure of your classification, please call the Business License Division at 408.354.6835. An incorrect classification can delay issuance of a business license certificate. Step 1: |
The LGMS Police Department requires all businesses to update their emergency contact information annually. Click to complete the online emergency contact information form. |
Annual business license renewals are due and payable in advance on January 2nd of each year, are valid for the year in which they are issued, and expire on December 31st of that year. New business licenses are valid from the date of payment of tax to the end of the year. Business owners are responsible for renewing their business license whether or not a courtesy notice is received. |
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