The City of Orange welcomes you to its business community. Starting and/or expanding your business can be an exciting and challenging time. We wish you great success in your venture.

The City of Orange requires a business license for all businesses operating in the City. A business license is required regardless of the trade, profession or occupation and regardless of whether the main business address is located within the City per OMC 5.06.015

Business licenses are renewed annually on a 12 months anniversary basis.

The City of Orange leverages data from the Franchise Tax Board to identify businesses that may not be accurately reporting and paying their annual business taxes.

If you’ve received a letter about this program or need further details, we encourage you to review the information provided below or call (714) 744-2270.

• Franchise Tax Board Notices FAQs
• Request for Business Tax Review - Business Entities
• Request for Business Tax Review - Sole Proprietor
• Employee Certification
• Orange Chamber of Commerce
• Business License Tax Schedules

Business License Division
(714) 744-2270
(714) 288-2170 Fax
Email

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 11024
Orange, CA 92856-8124

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed alternating Fridays
See City Calendar