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Business License Services
Welcome to the City of Upland Business License Division!
Great news!! Now that you have your Zoning Clearance Approval (and Certificate of Inspection-if applicable), you are ready to submit your business license application! Are you ready to receive your City of Upland business license tax certificate for your new or existing business? If so, you are in the right place, and we are glad that you are here!
To complete and submit the online City of Upland business license application Click here. Have questions about the application? We are happy to help! Please contact our business license support center at (909) 348-0460.
*You will need to provide your SIC code when completing the business license application. Select the PDF to learn which SIC code applies to your specific business type.
Pre-Licensing Requirements
SPECIAL BENEFIT & EXEMPTIONS FOR ALL VETERANS!
The City of Upland supports all Military Veterans and offers the following benefits or exemptions for any Veteran seeking to obtain a City of Upland Business License Tax Certificate. The City of Upland offers a free business license tax certificate to all disabled Veterans! Additionally, the following exemptions for non-disabled veterans are now available:
1). Exemption from the $20.00 business license application fee.
2). Receive a $100,000 credit towards calculation of business tax based on gross receipts; or
3). Receive a $108 credit towards calculation of the business tax based on professional, semiprofessional, manufacturers, processors, administrative offices, and residential property rentals.
THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
SB 1186- Disability Access Requirements (State CASp)
Required by California State Law
This fee is shown as CA Senate Fee SB-1186 on your Business License Application form. The City is required to remit a
portion of the fee to the State of California and appreciates your cooperation in complying with the law.
Disability Access Requirements and Resources for Business License Applicants and Commercial Building Permits.
SB 1186 - Disability Access this bill imposes on January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2018, an additional state fee of $1.00 on any applicant for a local business license or equivalent instrument or permit, or renewal thereof, for purpose of increasing disability access and compliance with construction related accessibility requirements, and developing educational resources for businesses to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified.
Assembly Bill 1379 was passed on October 11, 2017, which extends the assessment of the fee indefinitely and increases the State mandated fee from $1.00 to $4.00 from January 1, 2018, until December 31, 2023. The City is required by law to inform you of the following: Under Federal and State law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public.
Assembly Bill 3002 under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:
Division of State Architect
Department of Rehabilitation
California Commission on Disability Access
How to obtain a City of Upland Business License in 3 Easy Steps
A Zoning Approval (Clearance) and/or Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Inspection may be required for your business type and/or business location. Select the PDF to learn more.
Important Notice: A New City of Upland Business License is Required...
When the following changes occur, you are required to submit a new business license application in order to receive a new business license tax certificate:
| 1) Change in ownership to the business; a new owner |
| 2) Change in ownership type (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Corporation) |
| 3) Change in business location (requires new zoning clearance and certificate of inspection) |
| 4) Change in the EIN number |
| **Contact the Business License Inspector (Niecy Davis) for additional guidance (909) 931-4133 or ndavis@uplandca.gov** |
Quick Access: Submit a NEW BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION here: City of Upland Business License Application
How do I check to see if a business has a business license?
You are able to check if a business has a business license registered with the City of Upland by using the online search tool on the Business License Portal, which is accessible by visiting:
https://upland.hdlgov.com/Search/Index/BusinessLicense
You may also submit a Public Records request to the Upland City Clerk's office by emailing the Upland City Clerk's at UplandCityClerk@UplandCA.gov. To contact the Upland City Clerk's office dial (909) 931-4120. Select the link below to download and complete the Public Records Request form to send to the Upland City Clerk. https://www.uplandca.gov/public-records-requests
I want to report an illegal business. Who do I contact?
To report an illegal business in the City of Upland, contact the Upland Police Code Enforcement Department at (909) 946-4260. You may also submit your report online at codeenforcement@uplandpd.org.
How do I apply to become a vendor at City of Upland sponsored event?
The City of Upland welcomes business owners to apply to become a vendor at one of our many community and well-loved annual events! (Irish Festival, Lemon Festival, Light Up the Night, Scary-O-Faire, Hometown Holidays). Please continue to check the City of Upland website for instructions, deadlines and important information on how to become a vendor at our city sponsored events!
