Business License & Tax
Welcome to the City of Fresno Business Tax Division web page! We hope the information you find here will be helpful to you in your business operations.
To give the people of the Fresno the best every day, the City of Fresno Business Tax Division:
- Supports public health and safety by collecting tax revenue to fund city-wide services like street maintenance, police, fire, and other emergency services
- Encourages business to do its part to preserve Fresno’s status as an All-American City by complying with Fresno Municipal tax code
- Assists new businesses in completing the steps necessary to begin successful operations
- Protects and serves the citizens of Fresno by regulating permits for various industries and occupations
- Provides information on local businesses for consumers and potential customers
From this page, you may access information about how to start your own business, apply for a business tax certificate, start the approval process for business permits, download forms, look up information about existing businesses, view new business license recipients or use our Business Directory. Our Frequently Asked Questions section has useful answers to many common questions. Or you may contact our Customer Service division at (559) 621-6880 or businesstax@fresno.gov.