Starting a Business in the City of Benicia

The City of Benicia welcomes you to its business community. Starting a business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you great success in your new venture!

The City of Benicia requires all businesses operating within the City limits to obtain a business license and pay business license tax prior to commencing business operations.

The easiest and fastest way to apply for a new business license or renew your current license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the "Submit a Business License Application" located below under the Apply subheading.

If you need further assistance or help applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at Benicia@hdlgov.com or by phone at (707) 266-7059.


To get started, please select one of the online activities below:
Apply
Renew
Pay
Close
  • Close a business online

    Start here if you do not plan to operate or conduct any business activity in the City of Benicia

Search
  • Business search

    Search for a business that is licensed with the City of Benicia

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Download Forms

Please download below

Business License Tax Schedule .pdf   file_download