How to file the City of San José Business Tax Certificate (San Jose)
Register online within 90 days of starting business in San José, with the owner, tax ID, location and, if you have them, the seller's permit and county health permit numbers.
- Agency
- City of San José Finance Department
- Where it applies
- San Jose
- How it's filed
- Filed online
- Fee
- VariesSet by the city's business tax rate schedule, plus a $4 state fee.
- How long it takes
- If you pay during registration, the account activates in 2 to 3 business days; otherwise the invoice is mailed within 5 to 10 business days.
- Renewal
- Every year.
The form, line by line
| Line | What goes there |
|---|---|
| Start date of business in San José | |
| Tax ID number (FEIN, SSN and/or TIN) | |
| Driver's license number of the principal owner | |
| Telephone number | |
| Names and addresses of the owner(s) | |
| Address of each San José location | |
| Email address | |
| Contractor's number and type, if applicable | |
| State seller's permit number, if applicable | |
| County health permit number, if applicable |
Official links
Checked against the agency's own page.
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