US City Business License Requirements

Long Beach, CA business license requirements

A new business in Long Beach, CA needs a general local business license or registration, called Business License, according to the source cited below.

General local business license required
Yes
License name
Business License
Issuing office
Business License Division
Fee
No single amount; businesses are charged different tax rates depending on the classification of business
Renewal
Annual; the business receives a bill each year for the business license taxes and fees and no new application is needed unless ownership or location changes
Where to apply
https://clbinforweb.longbeach.gov/BL_DynamicPortal/Views/Login.aspx
Official source
https://www.longbeach.gov/finance/business-info/business-licenses/general-business-license/
Verified date
2026-10-05
How this summary was compiled
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