1. If you are applying for a Business License, please complete the attached Business License application. DO NOT LEAVE ANY BLANKS.
2. All businesses must show proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance. Please attach a copy of your latest policy to this form. If you do not have any employees, please complete and sign the Workman’s Compensation Declaration portion of the application.
3. Businesses may also be obligated to submit proof of liability insurance.
4. Sales or use tax may apply to your business activities. You may seek written advice regarding the application of tax to your particular business by writing to the nearest CA Department of Tax  and Fee Administration Office.  For general information, please call the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration at (800) 400‐7115. Visit https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov for specific program information, permits and licenses registration, and help on how to file and report correctly. Additional resources can be found visiting the CalGold website at https://www.calgold.ca.gov for permits and contact information for the various agencies that administer permits, including cities, counties and various other departments. 
5. All businesses must obtain a fire inspection clearance from the Imperial County Fire Department. The Imperial County Fire Department can be reached at (442) 265‐3021, between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
6. All businesses operating out of a residence are subject to a one‐time home occupancy fee of $60.00, payable upon initial receipt of a business license.
7. On January 1, 2018 Governor Brown signed into law SB‐1186 which adds a state fee of $4 on any applicant for a local business license or similar instrument or permit, or renewal thereof. The purpose is to increase disability access and compliance with construction‐related accessibility requirements and to develop educational resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified. 
   
   Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies: 

• The Division of the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA
• The Department of Rehabilitation at www.dor.ca.gov
• The California Commission on Disability Access at www.ccda.ca.gov

Imperial City Code Chapter 12, section 12‐1 states‐ “It shall be unlawful for any person to commence, conduct or carry on, within the City of Imperial, any business, occupation, show, exhibition or game without first procuring a license to do so”. 

Please note that if you are no longer conducting business in the City of Imperial, you will need to state that in writing.