Businesses based at a residential location, such as a home, apartment or condominium, are required to register and pay a business tax. Any Fremont 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.
Most home businesses, whether sales or service related, pay an $80 fee to register. The $80 fee consists of a $30 one-year business tax registration fee and a $50 five-year home occupation permit fee. The home occupation permit is required by the City of Fremont Planning Division. If you do not own the residence where the business will be located or based, the signature of the property owner, landlord or property manager is required on the home occupation permit application. If you have questions regarding the types of businesses allowed to operate in residential, commercial, or industrial locations, please contact the Planning Division at 510-494-4455.
Please note: both of the following applications must be completed to apply for a home-based business.
Business Tax |
Home Occupation Permit |
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