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  • Business Licenses

  • Who needs a Business License?

    FinancialAny business that generates revenue within the Town of Danville limits needs a business licence. Any Danville business that does not have a commercial storefront, office or commercial or industrial location is considered to be a home-based business, even if the sales or services are performed outside the residence. Post office boxes, whether U.S. or private, can only be used as mailing addresses and cannot be registered as commercial locations. Also, rented storage facilities may not be used as your business location.
  •  How to apply for a Business License

    To License a Business in Danville:

    1. Complete a Business License Application Form.
    2. Check to see if you qualify for a Business License Exemption.  If you do not qualify for an exemption, you will be required to submit payment of license fees to the Town of Danville Finance Department, 510 La Gonda Way, Danville CA 94526.
    3. If you will be running a business from a residence, you will also need to complete the Home Occupation Application.
    4. If your business sells tobacco products, you must also complete a Tobacco Retailer form as required by Section 7-6.7 of the Danville Municipal Code.
    5. You are required to renew your Business License yearly.


    Your check or your receipt will be your temporary license until your application has been approved. Upon approval, a Business License Certificate will be mailed to you (approximately 4 weeks from receipt of application). Your Certificate should be posted at the place of business so the public can see that you have a business license.

    If you need your customer number to start a checking account for your business, we can give you your number 2 working days after receipt of the application and check. Once you have applied for a license we will verify to all callers that you have a license.

     Business License Exemptions

    Businesses that are government exempt must complete a business license application and submit documentation from Federal or State showing exemption.  They are exempt from fees.

    After the first year of starting a business, a business is exempt if the gross receipts are less than $10,000.  Upon renewal in June, submit a copy of the federal taxes for the prior year showing gross receipts under $10,000.  (Only the first page is needed.)  Return the renewal invoice with the Federal tax information.

     

    The following criteria meet the Exemption Status: 

     

    Criteria 

    Forms Required 

     1.

     

    Non-Profit organizations as defined in Section 501 (1), (2) or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code

    IRS or State letter granting exempt status.

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    Businesses exempt from local taxation by virtue of the constitution or applicable statutes of the United States or the State of California.

    No form.

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    Businesses conducting any entertainment, concert, exhibition or lecture on scientific, historical, literary or charitable subjects within the Town whenever all the gross receipts of any such entertainment, concert, exhibition or lecture are to be appropriated to any church or school or to any charitable purpose within the Town.

    No form. 

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    Businesses with annual gross receipts less than $10,000 per year.  New businesses must apply for a license for their first year of business - and may request a fee waiver the following year by submitting federal tax return forms by August 15th following the end of license year.

    Schedule C or appropriate federal tax form.

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    Businesses which rent or lease no more than four residential dwelling units to others.

    No form.

     

     Business License Fees

    All Business serving or conducting business in Danville must have a Business License. This includes: Contractors, Services, or Construction pulling a TOWN OF DANVILLE of permit; and, Vendors of the TOWN OF DANVILLE (Consultants, Services, Instructors, & etc).

    The Yearly License fee is $100 plus $10 per employee per year plus $1 state fee (AB1186) .

    If you have part-time workers: count 1 employee = for every 35 hours/week.

    The fiscal year for a business license is July1-June30.

    New businesses that start during the year are prorated as follows:

    • July thru September 100% of license fee plus $1 state fee
    • October thru December 75% of license fee plus $1 state fee
    • January thru March 50% of license fee plus $1 state fee
    • April thru June 25% of license fee plus $1 state fee

    Home businesses must also submit a Home Occupation Application with the Business License Application.

    Yearly fees are due by July 1st. Penalty charges of 25% of billed amount will be assessed on August 1st and interest at 1-1/2% will be added each month after September 1st.

    Additional Charges:

    • $25 Transfer of license or location
    • $25 Lost license/duplicate license

  • 2013-2016 Sales Tax Increase

    The State of California State and Use Tax Rate increased from 8.25% to 8.50%. This rate will be in effect from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016.

     

  • The Town will provide a list of current business licenses on file to the public for the cost of $25.00. The list contains the businesses names and addresses.

    To obtain a listing

    1. Fill out a Public Record Request Form and submit to the Finance Department at the Town of Danville.

    2. Pay $25.00

  • The list will be in random order and will include all home businesses
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  • The list will be of all current Businesses on file with the Town of Danville.
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  • The List cannot be run for specific dates; Last 30 days only.
  
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  • Town of Danville

    510 La Gonda Way

    Danville, CA  94526

     

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    Business License:   (925) 314-3326

    Economic Development:  (925) 314-3369

    Retail Incentives Program:  (925) 314-3369

     

    Monday - Friday:  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

     

    Online Business License Renewal

Memorial Day Ceremony(1)

Date: 5/27/2013 10:30:00 AM
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 3005 Stone Valley Road

​Memorial Day Celebration Honor and remember our fallen veterans at Danville’s Memorial Day Celebration. Follow the American flags on Stone Valley Road to Oak Hill Park, where you’ll enjoy live music, entertainment, and a special ceremony including ...

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  • Guide to Starting a Business in Danville

    Below is a step-by-step guide of how to start a business in Danville.
    Business Resource Guide

 

  • Shop Danville First Website  

    Shop Danville_LogoBusinesses located within commercial districts of Danville are eligible to have a free business listing on the www.shopdanvillefirst.com website. When completing your business license form, make sure to complete the Shop Danville Section, so we can help market your business.

    Businesses who have a listing, click here for instructions to update your business profile on the website.

     
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