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Business License Fees
*An Application Processing Fee of $55.00 is due upon submittal for New Businesses*
Renewals have a Processing Fee of $29.00 upon submittal
License Tax for fixed place businesses located within the City of Avenal pay an annual tax based on gross receipts. Gross Receipts must be presented in order to renew a business license. Fees start at $30 for up to $4,000 in gross receipts, and increase by $1.00 per $1,000 thereafter. You can use the following table below for fixed places of business as a reference below.
On September 12, 2012, Governor Brown signed into law SB-1186 which adds a state fee of $4.00 on every application or renewal of a business license (Or equivalent instrument). This new law is effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023. This law requires all cities and counties within California to collect the $4.00 State Fee.
Total Fee is Calculated as Follows: Processing fee (New Application $55.00/Renewals $29.00) + License Tax + State Fee = Total Fee
If you are operating the business from your home within city limits, you must first obtain a Home Occupation Permit. You may contact the planning department
Some types of businesses may be required to pay a background check fee. The Police Department will perform a background check before any license is issued.
Fixed Place of Business (ESTIMATES Please apply for Correct Business License Tax Certificate Costs)
Annual Gross Business Receipts | Fee Type | Fee Amount |
---|---|---|
$0 - $ 4,000 | Annual |
$30.00 |
$4,001 - $5,000 | Annual |
$31.00 |
$23,001 - $24,000 |
Annual |
$50.00 |
$33,001 - $34,000 |
Annual |
$60.00 |
$63,001 - $64,000 |
Annual |
$90.00 |
$123,001 - $124,000 |
Annual |
$150.00 |
$283,001 - $284,000 |
Annual |
$310.00 |
$483,001 - $484,000 |
Annual |
$510.00 |
$963,001 - $ 964,000 |
Annual |
$990.00 |
$1,003,001 - $1,004,000 |
Annual |
$1030.00 |
Non-Fixed Place of Business
Business Type | Fee Type | Fee Amount |
---|---|---|
General Contractor | Annual | $80.00 |
Automobile for hire | Semi-annual | $45.00 (per vehicle) |
Bail Bond Broker | Semi-annual | $90.00 |
Bingo Games (Non-profit only) | Annual | $45.00 |
Bootblacks | Semi-annual | $7.50 |
Card Room Dealer | Annual | $40.00 |
Card Room License | Quarterly | $75.00 (up to two tables) $40.00 each addt'l. table |
Fortune Teller | Semi-annual | $95.00 |
Pawn Brokers | Semi-annual | $95.00 |
House Moving | Annual | $50.00 |
Junk Dealers and Wreckers | Annual/Daily | $275.00/$10.00 |
Newspaper Distribution | Annual | $45.00 |
Other | Annual | $145.00 |
Mobile Vendors
Business Type | Fee Type |
Fee Amount |
---|---|---|
Mobile Vendor | Annual | $425.00 |
One-Day / Special Event Concessions
Permit Type | Fee Type | Fee Amount |
---|---|---|
Event Concessions | Daily | $20.00 |
Contact Us
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Brian Arellano
Finance Assistant
Office Location:
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204Contact Information:
Ph: 559-386-5766 ext. 104
Fx: 559-386-0629Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.