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Business Tax Application Forms

Burbank-Based Business (PDF)
Out-of-Town Business (PDF)
Home Occupation Permit (PDF)
Commercial Rental Application (PDF)
Residential Rental Application (PDF)

 

Business Tax Rates

For the majority of businesses, initial business tax fee consists of an application fee (paid once before the account is opened), a flat tax and an added levy per employee. However, the following business types pay tax based on a different fee structure:

  • Rental businesses and landlords pay a flat fee and tax based on number of residential units or commercial square footage.
  • Laundry services pay based on annual business volume.
  • Vending and coin-operated machine businesses pay a flat tax and levy based on gross receipts.
  • Hotels and motels pay per room

In addition, all businesses, except Home Occupation permits, pay a $4.00 state accessibility fee. (Click here for more information on Home Occupations)

To determine the category of your business and the employee rate, please click here for a list of businesses. General businesses with employees are categorized according to three types:
     1. Manufacturing/Wholesaling/Retailing,
     2. Business Services, or
     3. Professions and Related Occupations. 

NOTE: Certain business require a regulatory Business License. If your business appears on this list,  you need a Business License. The Business License Fee Schedule is different from the Business Tax Fee Schedule. Please contact a Permit Technician at [email protected] for further details and put "New Business License Application" in the subject line.