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 Business Licenses
A business license is required in the City of Chula Vista for any person who transacts, engages in or carries on any business within the corporate limits of the city (CVMC 5.02.020).
To obtain a business license for a new business, submit a completed Business License Application at the Business License counter.
For home-based businesses, a Home Occupation Permit must also be submitted with the Business License Application.
Changes in ownership, address or use require completion of a new application.
Business license taxes vary by type, location and size of business. Tax rates are established in the Master Tax Schedule (CVMC 5.07). A summary of Business License Taxes and fees is available here.
For assistance in determining the taxes and fees due for your business, please contact a Business License Representative at (619) 585-5624 or CVLicenses@chulavistaca.gov.
Business License Application
The following information is needed to complete an application:
 Business Location
Type of Business
Number of Employees
Home Address of Business Owner
Phone Number of Business Owner
Taxpayer ID Number OR Owner's Social Security Number
Seller's Permit from State Board of Equalization
State License Number (contractor, physician, etc)
Note: Vending and amusement machines require a separate permit for each machine in addition to the primary business license.
All business license taxes must be paid at the time the application is submitted.
Your business may also be subject to a Police Controlled License. Additional information can be accessed here.
Business License Renewal
 All existing businesses are mailed renewal notices each December. To avoid penalties, complete the renewal notice and return it with the amount due by January 31st.
For each month beginning February 1st that business license taxes are not paid, a 10% penalty will be assessed (March 1st - 20%, April 1st - 30%, May 1st - 40%, June 1st - 50%). All business licenses taxes not paid by July 1st will be assessed a 60% penalty and could be referred to Code Enforcement.
Once all required business license taxes have been paid a location can begin conducting business. However, a business license is not legal until all applicable city departments have approved the application and the business license is posted at the business location.
New Business Resources & Links
Other Agencies
Business Name - Fictitious Name DBA (Doing Business As)
Contact Agency: San Diego County Fictitious Name Bureau
Contact Phone: (619) 237-0502
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Contact Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Contact Phone: (800) 829-4933
Sale and/or Preparation of Food or Perishable Products
Contact Agency: San Diego County Food Program
Contact Phone: (858) 505-6900
Seller's Permit - Sales of Tangible Personal Property
Contact Agency: State of California Board of Equalization
Contact Phone: (800) 432-2829
Register to Pay California Taxes
Contact Agency: State of California Franchise Tax Board
Contact Phone: (800) 852-5711
Register to Pay Federal Taxes
Contact Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Contact Phone: (800) 829-4933
Other Business Resources
City of Chula Vista, Economic Development: (619) 691-5248
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce: (619) 420-6602
Third Avenue Village Association: (619) 422-1982
South County Economic Development Council: (619) 424-5143
Contact Us
If you have any Business License related questions please contact:
City of Chula Vista | Finance Department
(619) 585-5624
CVLicenses@chulavistaca.gov
FREE Business Energy Evaluations
As part of Chula Vista’s environmental leadership, the City will be requiring new businesses and existing businesses (every 4 years) with storefronts or offices to participate in the Free Resource & Energy Business Evaluation (FREBE) program beginning in the 2010 calendar year. Click here to learn more about the program and about scheduling an appointment.
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