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The City of Auburn established an ordinance (Chapter 33: Finance, Licensing and Taxation) that requires every business within the City to be licensed and to pay the business license tax, as set forth in the ordinance.
If you are planning on opening a business located in City of Auburn, or doing business within the City’s limits, you must obtain a business license.
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For questions regarding new business licenses and renewal business license, view the Business License Frequently Asked Questions below.Renew a License
Businesses may renew licenses online, by mail, or in person.Close a License
Refund Policy
Business License fees are nonrefundable.Privacy Policy
Your business license is a public record and the information provided in your business license application is subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act, except financial information, social security or tax ID numbers, and other information as specifically exempted under the Act. When you pay for your City of Auburn business license renewal through this web site, we request your credit card number, card expiration date, billing address, and email address. This private information is not part of your business license record and is not subject to disclosure. Your credit card information and billing address are used only for the limited purpose of processing your payment. Your email address is used only for the limited purposes of administering the business license web site and sending you notifications about your business license that may be of interest to you. This information is not shared with anyone and is stored on a secure server to protect your information from outside parties.AB1379 Compliance
Disability Access RequirementsOn October 11, 2017, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law, AB 1379. This assembly bill amends section 4467 of the Government Code, relating to disability access. On and after January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023 a $4 state fee will be imposed on any applicant for a local business license or a renewal and is to be collected by cities. If a business license or its equivalent is not issued by cities then the $4 fee is imposed on an applicant for a building permit.
The purpose of the fee is to increase disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements. Additionally, the fee assists local jurisdictions in supporting the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program and provides the Division of the State Architect (DSA) with funds to maintain oversight of the CASp program.
• Department of Rehabilitation
• California Commission on Disability Access
Important Applications & Forms
Helpful Links:
Sellers Permit - State Board of Equalization, 1-800-400-7115 or www.boe.ca.gov
Fictitious Name Statement, Placer County’s Recorder's Office, (530) 886-5600
Placer County Environmental Health, (530) 745-2300 environmentalhealth@placer.ca.gov
Employer Registration–State Employment Development 800-300-5616 or www.edd.ca.gov
State/Corporate Income Tax – State Franchise Tax Board 800-852-5711 or www.ftb.ca.gov
Federal Income Tax – Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040 or www.irs.com
State Contractor License Board – 800-321-2752 or www.cslb.ca.gov
California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control – 916-419-2500 www.abc.ca.gov
California Pawn & Secondhand Dealer System (CAPSS) 916-227-6400
https://capss-licensing.doj.ca.gov/public/applications/new?ori=CA0310100
Secretary of State – Business Programs Division 916-653-6814 www.ss.ca.gov