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Revenue's hours at the Development Services (Permit) Center.
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Business Tax Renewal Deadlines
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RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REVENUE DIVISION

BUSINESS TAX

The Revenue Division collects a business tax from any business operating in Fremont. Businesses located within or outside of the City of Fremont are required to register and pay for a business tax account if conducting business in the City of Fremont. The registration tax for most businesses operating in Fremont is $30 plus a $4 state-mandated ADA fee. Payment of the initial registration tax results in the creation of a City of Fremont business tax account and the issuance of a City of Fremont business tax certificate. Annual renewal or closure of the City of Fremont business tax account is required prior to the business tax certificate expiration date. Additional business tax may be due at the time of business tax account renewal, depending on your business activity. Completion of a New Business Tax Application and payment of a $30 record change tax is required whenever a business name, location, or ownership change occurs.

New Business Tax Applications are available online.

For any questions about business taxes, please contact the City of Fremont Revenue Division at businesstax@fremont.gov or (510) 494-4790.

REVENUE DIVISION OFFICE HOURS

The City continues to enhance access to online services to make it easier and more convenient for the public. As the use of online services increases, the need for in-person business tax services continues to decrease. As a result, the City is implementing a pilot plan for reopening the Revenue Division, located within the Development Services Center. The schedule is outlined below and is subject to change. Any updates will be available on this webpage.

Hours

Tuesdays through Thursdays
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Closed Mondays and Fridays

Contact

City staff from the Revenue Division are available by phone or email during normal business hours.

Phone: (510) 494-4790
Email: businesstax@fremont.gov

FAQs

Am I required to renew my business every year?

A yearly renewal is required for the city's business and registration tax and the required forms are mailed to all registered businesses. These forms should be completed with the requested information and returned to Revenue Division with payment.

Renewal of existing Business Tax Registrations is due no later than 5:00 pm on the last day of the month following the expiration of the registration. If the last day of the month is a weekend or a holiday, the postmark deadline is the preceding business day.
Do I need to register my business if I wish to operate my business at home?
If you wish to operate a business using your home as your business location, you must obtain the proper approvals prior to operating the business by doing the following:
- File a Business Tax Application
My business is located outside of Fremont and I will be doing business in Fremont. Do I need to register in Fremont?

You will need to complete an Out-of-Town Business Tax Application.