The City of Fremont requires that all businesses operating in the City register and pay a business tax.

Exemptions from this requirement are granted to those businesses that are or engage in:

• Agricultural business, except for retail activities
• Not for profit or non-profit corporations and associations
• Part-time occupations of youths and seniors
• Veterans qualified under California Business and Professions Code Section 16001
• Public utilities
• Highway carriers regulated by the California Public Utilities Code
• Banks and financial institutions
• Insurance companies

File for an Exemption

Anyone opening a business who believes that they qualify for a business tax exemption may file a Formal Request for Exemption.

Supporting Documentation

• Documentation of non-profit status, such as notification from the Internal Revenue Service and State of California must be included.
• Anyone wishing to be exempt under the youth and senior part-time occupations exception must provide proof of age and income.