Anaheim Municipal Code Title 3 imposes an annual business license tax on every person doing business in the city, with rates varying by classification (gross receipts, employee count, or flat fee).
Anaheim Municipal Code Title 3 (Business Licenses) requires every person engaging in business within the city to obtain an annual business license and pay a business license tax. Rates vary by classification: most service businesses pay based on gross receipts or number of employees, while certain regulated businesses (hotels, vending, contractors) pay flat or per-unit fees. The license year runs annually and renewals are due by January 31. Home-based businesses, contractors, and itinerant vendors all require licenses. Failure to obtain a license before operating triggers penalties of 25% per month up to 100% of the tax due plus interest.
Operating without a license triggers up to 100% penalty, monthly interest, daily citations, civil action for back taxes, and misdemeanor charges for willful evasion of business license tax.
See how Anaheim's business tax classification rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.