Business License Application Process

Welcome to the Business License Application process. You are one of thousands of entrepreneurs who recognize Long Beach as the prime business location in Southern California.  After you have completed the business license application, link to the City's Purchasing Division website to register your company to do business with the City.

Business License rates increased 3.53% effective July 1st, 2009.  The updated prices have posted.  Thank you for your patience.

Step 1: Select your industry from the list below for step-by-step instructions
Step 2: Download the application; Instructions for completing the application
Step 3: General Information on operating a business in Long Beach


Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair/Machinery

Barber/Beauty Shop/Cosmotology Establishment

Child Care, Large Family - Home Based

Clinical Services (Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, etc)

Entertainment Permit

Food/Liquor Retail Stores

Food Preparation (Restaurants, Bakeries, Doughnut Shops, etc)

Home Based Business

Hospitality (Hotels/Motels)

Manufacturing

Massage Technician

Real Estate Brokers, Agents/Independent Contractors

Unique Businesses  (Amusement Games/Machines, Consignment, Bed & Breakfast, Billiards/Pool, Booth Selling (special events), Bowling, Display/Selling Booth (special events), Farmers Market, Independent Contractor, Medical Transport, Mobile Food Vendor, Movie/Live Theater, Peddling, Shoeshine Stand, Outdoor Sales Event, Pedicab, Vehicle for Hire (taxi, limo, etc) and Vehicle Rental Agency)

Other Businesses (Offices, Contractors, Laundromats, etc)


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