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Are you interested in opening a business in Lodi, California?

If you plan to open a business in Lodi, CA, you will need to obtain a business tax certificate from the city unless you have certain specific exemptions which are outlined in section 3.01.030 of the Business License Ordinance. These exemptions mean certain persons are not required to pay business tax, including persons under the age of 18 who make less than $3,000 a year, charitable, religious, or non-profit organizations, a home occupation which earns less than $3,000 or a person who is limited to home occupations making less than $5,000. Disabled veterans are not required to pay business tax, residential rental facilities, or public utilities. For a complete list of the exemptions to the business tax, contact the City of Lodi Finance Department at (209) 333-6717 or visit the City of Lodi website and read the Business License Ordinance. 

How do you apply for your Lodi business tax certificate?

The City of Lodi has an online application which you will fill in and print. It is a short application where you will name your business, give owner and business contact information, and provide a physical address for your business. You will declare the type of ownership of your business, whether you are a sole proprietor, a part of a larger corporation, in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). If applicable, you will need to provide your contractor’s license and/or your seller’s permit number. Once you have filled in your business information, you will print your application and return it to the City of Lodi Finance Department at 310 West Elm Street in Lodi along with $50.00 for general businesses or $200.00 for manufacturers or auto dealers.

How long will it take to receive your Lodi business tax certificate?

It could take up to ten days to process your application. 

Is there more information that will be helpful?

It is in the best interest of any person wishing to open or operate a business in Lodi to become familiar with the Lodi business license ordinance. There are pieces of information that may be of interest to business owners, such as the section dealing with how business taxes are calculated, how they are collected, and what penalties may be incurred if they are not paid. There is a section outlining inspections by the Finance Director to ascertain whether a person is complying with city ordinances. There are penalties for non-compliance. You can read and print the Business License Ordinance on the City of Lodi website. 

Do you need more information?

If you need more information, or would like to speak to a City of Lodi Finance Department representative, you can call (209) 333-6717 or visit the office at 310 West Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95241. The City of Lodi website has information on starting a business that you may find helpful as well.

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