Check for Exemption

Determine if you qualify for a Business Tax Exemption. If you do not qualify for an exemption, complete the Business Tax Application.

Business Tax Application

Additional Permits

Certain businesses may require additional permits or may incur different tax rates.

• Registering a Business Name: If you’re registering your business under a name other than your legal name, you must register it with the Alameda County Clerk’s Office.
• Seller's Permit: If you plan to sell products, you may need a Seller’s Permit. Contact the CA Dept. of Tax & Fee Administration.

Annual Renewal Required

You must renew or close your business tax account annually before the business tax certificate expiration date.

• A Business Tax Return Renewal Form will be mailed to registered businesses in advance of the expiration date.
• The form must be completed and returned to the City of Fremont Revenue Division along with the applicable payment.
• You can also renew your business tax account online using the link provided in the renewal notice.

Closed Businesses

Renewal Filing Deadlines

Deadline

You must submit your completed renewal form and payment by 5:00 p.m. on the last business day of the month following your business tax certificate expiration date.

If the last day of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the postmark deadline is the preceding business day.

Payment Options

• Pay online
• By mail or courier: City of Fremont Revenue Division, 39550 Liberty St., Fremont, CA, 94537
• In person payment at cashier window inside the Permit Center or via drop box outside main entrance of the building

You must submit a New Business Tax Application and pay a $30 record transfer fee if your business:

• Changes its name 
• Changes ownership
• Changes business location

After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with a balance due of $30, which you can pay online. For other changes, email us.

If your business is no longer operating in Fremont, you must notify the Revenue Division prior to your business tax account expiration date. If your business has generated gross income or gross payroll (depending upon your business type), business tax may be due at the time of account closure. Begin the account closure process.