All businesses / persons conducting business of any kind in Richmond are required to have a City of Richmond Business License.
Apply electronically via portal or download application to mail or fax.

For information on required business licenses, view the Business License Issuing section. 
 

Finance Department – Business License Unit
450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-6742
Open from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Cashier Hours:  8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Special note for new businesses: Zoning compliance is required for all, new, commercial business license applications.  This is provided by the Planning Division and can be acquired during the Building and Planning business hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday
    
For business license questions, please contact Business_License_Revenue@ci.richmond.ca.us

 

Additional Resources

• Business License Fee Schedule
• Business License Tax & Fee Chart (includes $4 State Fee)  
• Business Start-up Checklist