Local Taxes & Fees in Milpitas, CA (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Milpitas, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Business Tax Classification
Milpitas sorts every business into a fixed license tax classification, from a $35 basic rate for retail, manufacturing and professional firms scaled by employee count, to flat per-unit rates for apartments and hotels and a $25 rate for home occupations.
Milpitas Business License Tax Schedule
Some RestrictionsMilpitas Municipal Code § III-1-17.01
Every person conducting a business (other than those specifically enumerated in this article) from a fixed place of business within the City shall pay a license fee according to the following schedule: ... Retail sales or service: Basic rate per year $ 35.00 First 10 employees in excess of owner/manager 5.00 per person Next 100 employees in excess of 10 employees 1.00 per person Each additional...
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