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If you have any questions after reviewing this web page, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (805) 875-8241 or 875-8236 to discuss the details of your particular business.
If your business is located outside the City, you must first process the proper forms from the City Clerk's Office in order to conduct business within the City limits.
If your business is located within the City limits in a commercial area, inquire with the Planning Division about zoning requirements for your type of business and planned location.
If you are conducting business within your residence and your home is located within the City's limits, you will first need to obtain a Home Occupation Use Permit (HUP) from Planning. There is a one-time filing fee of $130.00. After you receive approval of your HUP you must obtain a Business Tax Certificate (BTC) from the City Clerk's Office before your business begins operation.
Charitable Purposes.
Nonprofit Activities.
Exemptions as permitted under the Federal or State Constitutions or statutes (i.e. banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies that pay a seperate in-lieu fee to the state.)
Part-Time Occupations (artist, musician, stamp or coin collector, teacher of music, arts, or sciences, household servant, domestic worker, or any minor under the age of 18, adult over the age of 65, or any disabled or handicapped person; provided that the gross income does not exceed $2,625 per annum).
See Important Resources and Links for additional information.
If your business is located outside the City, you must first process the proper forms from the City Clerk's Office in order to conduct business within the City limits.
If your business is located within the City limits in a commercial area, inquire with the Planning Division about zoning requirements for your type of business and planned location.
If you are conducting business within your residence and your home is located within the City's limits, you will first need to obtain a Home Occupation Use Permit (HUP) from Planning. There is a one-time filing fee of $130.00. After you receive approval of your HUP you must obtain a Business Tax Certificate (BTC) from the City Clerk's Office before your business begins operation.
Day Care Facility
All day care facilities must be licensed with the State of California.Exemptions
No business tax payment required for:Charitable Purposes.
Nonprofit Activities.
Exemptions as permitted under the Federal or State Constitutions or statutes (i.e. banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies that pay a seperate in-lieu fee to the state.)
Part-Time Occupations (artist, musician, stamp or coin collector, teacher of music, arts, or sciences, household servant, domestic worker, or any minor under the age of 18, adult over the age of 65, or any disabled or handicapped person; provided that the gross income does not exceed $2,625 per annum).
Business Name
Fictitious Business Name Statements (also known as DBA-Doing Business As)
Owners of a business who use a fictitious name (one other than his/her own name) for their business must file a Fictious Business Name Statement through the Santa Barbara County Clerk's Office. Please contact that office at (805)568-2250 or review the requirements on the County's website https://www.countyofsb.org/237/Clerk-Recorder
Food or Perishable Products
Businesses engaged in the sale and/or preparation of food products require a Health Permit issued by the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services, Betteravia Government Center, 2125 S. Centerpoint Parkway, Room 333, Santa Maria, CA 93454, (805) 346-8460.Seller's Permit
Sales or use tax may apply to your business activities. A seller's permit number is required for all persons selling tangible property which is subject to State Sales and Use Tax. You may seek written advice regarding the application of tax to your particular business by writing to State Board of Equalization, 4820 McGrath Street, Ste 260, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling the nearest State Board of Equalization office. For general info: 1-800-400-7115 or www.boe.ca.govAlcoholic Beverages
Any commercial establishment in the proper zones wishing to sell alcoholic beverages must first obtain a permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board by calling (805) 564-7717 or www.abc.ca.govSee Important Resources and Links for additional information.