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.


Step 1: Select your industry from the list below for step-by-step instructions
Step 2: Complete the application online, print it, sign it and submit it to Business License; or you can download the application; Instructions for completing the application
Step 3: Pay your business license fees. Click here for current rates.
Step 4: General Information on operating a business in Long Beach

Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair/Machinery

Barber/Beauty Shop/Cosmetology 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

Occasional Event Permits

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)

 

Special Events

Booth vendors for Special Events will need to complete a Special Event Vendor Application and obtain a permit prior to being at the event. You can download the Special Event Vendor Application and mail it in with your payment, or you can complete an application at the Business License counter located at the 4th Floor of City Hall.

The following fees will be collected in the Field in addition to the business tax from Promoters and Vendors participating in Special Events without a business license:

  • Promoters: $24 - Administrative fee charged for vendor in-field, non business license compliance.
  • Vendors (Per Booth & Per Ride): $27 - Administrative fee charged to vendors for in-field processing of business license permits and fee collections.
  • Download the Special Event Vendor Application.

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