Business Licenses

 California SB205

 On October 2, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 205 (SB205) into law.  SB205 intends for businesses to demonstrate enrollment with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.  You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with environmental laws at the following agencies:  California Water Board:  https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/npdes/; United States Environmental Protection Agency:  https://www.epa.gov/npdes

More information may be found under General Business License Application.

NOTICE OF REVISED BUSINESS LICENSE TAX EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2019

The business license tax structure was significantly altered by a ballot measure approved by voters on November 6, 2018.  The tax now has a progressive structure based on the number of employees effective as of October 1, 2019.  Click here for a summary and sample tax calculations.

Link to ordinance.

NOTICE OF Wage Theft ordinance effective January 1, 2023

 

The Wage Theft Ordinance was adopted by Mountain View City Council on September 13, 2022. This ordinance applies to all businesses in the City of Mountain View which are required to have a business license and requires a completed Wage Theft Affidavit to be submitted.

 

More information can be found here.

 

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