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Exemptions

The City of Fremont requires that all businesses that operate in the city register and pay a registration and business tax. Exemptions from this requirement are granted to those engaged in the following:

  • The business of agriculture except for retail activities
  • Not for profit (non-profit) corporations and associations
  • Youth and senior part-time occupations
  • Veterans qualified under California Business and Professions Code section 16001
  • Public utilities
  • Highway carriers regulated by California Public Utilities Code
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Insurance companies

Anyone opening a business who believes that they qualify for a business tax exemption may file a formal request for exemption. They must provide supporting documentation such as notification from the Internal Revenue Service and State of California of Non-Profit status. Anyone wishing to be exempt under the youth and senior part-time occupations must provide proof of age and income. All exemption requests should be accompanied by appropriate documentation to support the exemption.

The Exemption Request Form is available below in pdf format.  It can also be obtained at the City of Fremont, Revenue Division, 39550 Liberty Street, Fremont, CA. 94538.  Please contact the Revenue Division at 510-494-4790 for further information.

Business Tax Exemption Application

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