Business Licensing

Attention Business Owners: 

On November 5, 2024, voters adopted Measure BE (Business License Tax) which updated the structure of the City’s business license tax to be based on a business’s gross receipts. The measure was adopted based upon a 70.46% voter approval. 

Measure BE became effective Janaury 1, 2025,  The table below can be used by businesses to determine their business license tax for 2025.   

Business License Annual Tax Table



PLEASE USE THE TABLE BELOW TO COMPUTE YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
Gross Receipts FromGross Receipts Up to & Including Base Fee
$0.00$500,000.00$75.00
$500,000.01$25,000,000.00$75 plus an additional $0.75 for every $1,000, of gross receipts in excess of $500,000
$25,000,000.01$30,000,000.00$18,450.00
$30,000,000.01$35,000,000.00$22,200.00
$35,000,000.01$40,000,000.00$25,950.00
$40,000,000.01$45,000,000.00$29,700.00
$45,000,000.01$50,000,000.00$33,450.00
$50,000,000.01$55,000,000.00$37,200.00
$55,000,000.01$60,000,000.00$40,950.00
$60,000,000.01$65,000,000.00$44,700.00
$65,000,000.01$70,000,000.00$48,450.00
$70,000,000.01over$52,125 plus an additional $0.75 for every $1,000, of gross receipts in excess of $70,000,000(Maximum Tax of $85,950)

Your renewal grace period has been extended to March 31, 2025, to pay without any penalties. 

Starting a New Business in Monterey Park

Thank you for your interest in starting a new business in Monterey Park.  We look forward to having you be a part of our thriving community.

Starting a business in Monterey Park is a simple two-step process: 

(1) submit and complete a Zoning Clearance for New Business Application with the Community Development Department (which may include Fire and Health Department inspections), and 

(2) submit and complete a Business License Application. Failure to comply with any City regulation violates the Monterey Park Municipal Code, which may result in adverse action, including, without limitation, fines and penalties. 

All persons seeking to start a new business in the City of Monterey Park are strongly encouraged to speak with the Planning Department before beginning any operations, including signing lease agreements.

Part of the services we provide is to help you through the new business process to make it as efficient and painless as possible. We encourage all new business owners to reach out to our Economic Development Team first to help you streamline the new business process. Please visit the Economic Development Division New Business web page.

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