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Business Taxes
Listed below are general business license fees only. These fees will not necessarily apply to all business types. Additionally, there may also be other required permit or inspection fees depending on your business activity.
Contact the Business License Department at 310.524.2317 for help in determining your exact business license tax.
General Business, Office Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing & Professional Services License Rates 2024
| Fee Type | Criteria | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tax | First 5 employees & 2,000 sq ft | $150.00 |
| Employee | Per employee (6 and above) | $138.00 |
| Square Footage | Per sq. ft. 2,001 - 5,000 = 3,000 | $0.26 |
| Square Footage | Per sq. ft. 5,001 - 50,000 = 45,000 | $0.27 |
| Square Footage | Per sq. ft. 50,001 - 100,000 = 50,000 |
$0.28 |
| Square Footage | Per sq. ft. 100,001 - 250,000 = 150,000 | $0.29 |
| Square Footage | Per sq. ft. 250,001 and above | $0.30 |