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Business Tax Certificates and Renewals

Business Tax accounts can now be applied for, paid, and managed online by visiting visalia.hdlgov.com

Welcome and thank you for choosing Visalia as a home for your business. We believe your success leads to our community's success.

For new businesses, let us help you get started with some information on obtaining your business tax certificate:

A Business Tax Certificate from the City of Visalia is needed before conducting any business, trade, profession or occupation within the City limits under Title 5 of the City of Visalia Municipal Code. Business tax enables Visalia to support local businesses with various City services that ensure a business-friendly atmosphere. To apply for your Business Tax Certificate, please visit visalia.hdlgov.com or print & complete the application at the bottom of the page. Paper applications can be returned by mail or in person to the Business Tax counter at the location and during the hours noted below. Please note issuance of a business tax certificate should not be construed as authorization to conduct business unless your business has complied with all local, county, or state license regulations for your business. For more information and how much a Business Tax Certificate costs, please click on the following: 2025 Business Tax Brochure.

Renewal of your business tax certificate:

Business Tax Certificates are issued semi-annually and require fees to be paid ahead of each renewal period. Our renewal periods are January through June and July through December. Gross receipt information and fees are due upon receipt of renewal notices. Payments received or postmarked after the delinquent date on the renewal notice will be assessed a 25% penalty fee, plus 1% interest for each month past the delinquent date.

Failure to report gross receipts information by the delinquent date on the renewal notice will result in a $50.00 fee and your account will be assessed the maximum fee amount based on your business type.

If you should have to close your business:

It is important to have the City Business Tax staff close your account when you are no longer conducting business within the City. Failure to notify the City, may result in additional taxes and penalties. Notification of business closure must be submitted online at visalia.hdlgov.com or in writing to our Business Tax office using the Business Statement of Information form available below.

Form submission options:

To submit applications, renew your Certificate, update your business tax account or to close your business:

Counter Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.                                                                          Friday - Closed

Location:  707 W Acequia Ave., Visalia, CA 93291
Phone:  (559) 713-4326
E-Mail:  [email protected]
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 4002, Visalia, CA 93278-4002
Drop Box 24 hours, 7 days a week  (Located at the westside of the building)

 

Business Tax Applications:

Additional Policies & Documents:

 

List of New Businesses

Please visit the Business Tax web portal at visalia.hdlgov.com which now provides a searchable database of active Visalia businesses by start date, business name, business type, and address.

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