Starting a New Business
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Business License Tax Amnesty
The City of Santa Ana requires all persons transacting and carrying on business within the City to obtain a business license prior to commencing business in the City. In recognization that businesses and indepedent contractors may be unsure or unaware of their business license obligations, the City of Santa Ana has launched a temporary Business Licesne Tax Amnesty program. Existing unlicensed businesses and licensed businesses who are in need of an amended filing may apply for this program. Based on the application of current year tax rates, delinquency penalties and interest will be abated for delinquent or misfiled tax years beginning January 1, 2007. Click this link for Business License Tax Amnesty.
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Starting a New Business License
Before You Apply
The details of your business operation will determine the type of Federal, State, County and City licenses, permits, certificates and approvals you will require prior to commencing business. Information on these various requirements are provided below with appropriate Internet links.
www.taxes.ca.gov and www.calgold.ca.gov
For additional information about City of Santa Ana business licensing requirements, contact the Business Tax Office at (714) 647-5447. To inquire about City of Santa Ana zoning requirements for the type of business and its planned location, contact the Planning & Building Agency at (714) 647-5804.
Business License Application forms are available at:
City of Santa Ana Tax and Licensing Office
20 Civic Center Plaza – Ross Annex 1st Floor, Room 1100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(Please call the Business Tax staff at (714) 647-5447 to discuss your business's requirements – application forms can be mailed upon request)