How to file the City of Los Angeles business tax registration (City of Los Angeles)
Register online within 30 days of starting business in the city.
- Agency
- City of Los Angeles Office of Finance
- Where it applies
- City of Los Angeles
- How it's filed
- Filed online
- Fee
- VariesTax depends on the business class and gross receipts.
- How long it takes
- Temporary certificate issued immediately; permanent one mailed in 4 to 6 weeks.
- Renewal
- Renew every year.
The form, line by line
| Line | What goes there |
|---|---|
| Federal EIN (partnership, corporation, LLC, trust) or SSN (sole proprietor) | |
| Business activity description | |
| Legal business name | |
| Fictitious name (DBA) | |
| Business start date in the City of Los Angeles | |
| Business address | |
| Primary mailing address, if different | |
| Contact name, phone and email |
Official links
Checked against the agency's own page.
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