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WHAT IS A BUSINESS LICENSE?
A business license is a business tax paid to the City in order to conduct business legally within the City limits. The purpose of the license is to generate revenue for the City of Hemet to provide police and fire protection, fire and crime prevention and many other community services.
IS A BUSINESS LICENSE ALL I NEED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS LEGALLY?
- The issuance of a business license does not entitle the license holder to carry on any business which is otherwise prohibited. It may be necessary for you to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, a Conditional Use Permit and/or any other City, State, or Federal approvals before your business may operate.
WHO NEEDS A BUSINESS LICENSE?
- Per the City of Hemet Business License Ordinance #1158 Section 18-45,
all businesses operating in the City of Hemet are required to have a business license, this includes businesses which operate from a home.
- A City Business License is required in each city where you conduct business and at each location within the city
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
- Each commercial business located within the City of Hemet, must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Hemet Building and Safety Department (951) 765-2475
HOME BASED BUSINESSES
- Each home based business located within the City of Hemet, must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the City of Hemet Planning Department (951) 765-2375
WHEN AND WHERE DO I OBTAIN A BUSINESS LICENSE?
- A license must be obtained prior to the start of your business. Obtaining your license prior to conducting business will allow you to avoid penalties that may be incurred.
- The Business License Department is located at 445 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet CA 92543
EXPIRATION/RENEWAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE
∙ All City of Hemet Business Licenses expire on December 31st each year. ∙ Licenses must be renewed each year - Failure to renew will result in penalties
SPECIFICS
- Business licenses are approved for a specific location
- A license is issued to a specific owner; a change in ownership requires a new license
- Any move will require a new application and review by appropriate City departments
PROCESSING
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Your completed Business License Application and applicable fees must be received by the Business License Department before your license will be issued.
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Once all City requirements have been met and your license is paid for, you will receive a license number and your license will be mailed to you
CONTRACTORS
- If you claim contractor status on your business license application, please attach proof of a valid Contractor’s License from the California State Licensing Board
SELLER’S PERMIT / RESALE NUMBER
- Any sales of tangible items require a sellers permit from the California State Board of Equalization (951)680-6400 or visit their web site http://www.boe.ca.gov
Located at 3737 Main St. 10thFloor #1000, Riverside CA 92506
- If you already have a valid sellers permit but it is not registered for your new business, you must contact the State Board of Equalization regarding changes and/or additions
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
- California law requires that every person who regularly transacts business for profit under a fictitious name, must file and publish a Fictitious Name Statement
To file a statement please contact the Riverside County Clerk’s office at (951) 766-2500 or visit their web site http://riverside.asrclkrec.gov
- County Clerk’s office is located at 880 N State St, Suite B6, Hemet, CA
- County Clerk’s office is open Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:30
- Attach a copy of your Fictitious Name Statement to your business license application.
SPECIAL APPROVAL & PERMITS
Some businesses require special approval & permits in addition to the standard business license application. If your business is one of these, you will be supplied with additional information to assist in processing your application. Examples of (but not limited to) these businesses are:
•Ambulance •Bingo •Carnivals/Circuses •Entertainment •Food Vendors
•Going out of business •Handbills •Massage •Peddlers •Special Events •Taxi
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For additional assistance please call: |
City of Hemet |
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Business License |
(951)765-2358 |
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Building & Safety |
(951) 765-2475 |
Planning |
(951)765-2375 |
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Code Enforcement |
(951)765-2339 |
Engineering |
(951)765-2360 |
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Main Operator |
(951)765-2300 |
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Other Agencies |
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Agricultural Commission |
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(951)654-3266 |
Alcohol Beverage Control |
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(951) 782-4400 |
Better Business Bureau |
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(909) 825-0490 |
CA Board of Equalization |
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(951) 680-6400 |
CA Franchise Tax Board |
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(800) 852-5711 |
CA Secretary of State - Corporations |
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(213) 897-3062 |
CA Secretary of State - LLP |
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(916) 653-3365 |
Chamber of Commerce |
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(951) 652-3211 |
Consumer Affairs |
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(800) 952-5210 |
Contractors License Board |
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(800) 321-2752 |
County Business License |
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(951) 955-1400 |
Department of Environmental Health |
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(951) 766-2824 |
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(951) 766-6524 |
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(951) 782-4200 |
Inland Fair Housing |
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(800) 321-0911 |
I.R.S. Taxpayer I.D. |
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(800) 829-4933 |
Riverside County Information |
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(951) 955-1000 |
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(951) 600-6100 |
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(951) 955-3200 |
SCORE New Businesses |
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(951) 652-4390 |
Valley Economic Development Corp. |
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(951) 652-7618 |
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