If the city's Business License Tax doesn't regulate professionals, trades people and business owners, what does the license do?

The City of Cloverdale business license is a tax on the privilege of conducting business in the City of Cloverdale and is solely for the purpose of raising revenue for municipal purposes.

The payment of your tax for a business "license" simply reflects a tax payment in much the same way the "license" plate on a car represents a tax payment.


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1. What is a Business License Tax Certificate?
2. If the city's Business License Tax doesn't regulate professionals, trades people and business owners, what does the license do?
3. Who needs to pay the Business License Tax?
4. I receive a 1099 earnings certificate that I file with my tax return because my employer does not pay me like their other employees. Do I need to pay the Business License Tax?
5. Why do I need to pay this tax?
6. Do I need planning, zoning and/or building permits before I submit my business license tax application?
7. Do I need to have a fictitious business name or DBA?
8. Are there any restrictions on where I do business
9. I conduct business in several towns. Can I just get one license to do business in all of them?
10. My business is just starting and I haven't made any money. Do I still have to pay a tax?
11. I own more than one business. Do I need to pay a separate tax for each?
12. How much does a Business License cost?
13. How often do I pay this tax?
14. How do I obtain a license and how long does it take to apply?