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Thank you for your interest in establishing a business within The City of Mill Valley. The City of Mill Valley requires a business license for any business activity within city limits. Applications must be made and approved before operations begin.
The license year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of each year. Fees are due from the first date of business license activity. Penalties may be charged for past due fees. Fees for a new operation starting after October 1, January 1 or April 1 may be pro-rated.
Applying For a Business License
The City of Mill Valley now offers the ability for new and existing business to file online.
File online:
www.bizlicenseonline.com (you will be required to create an account)
We also still offer the ability to file by mail.
File by mail:
City of Mill Valley
c/o Avenu Insights & Analytics
373 E. Shaw Avenue, Box 367
Fresno, CA 93710
***SIC CODE INFO*** - Please note: There is a section in the application where a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code must be identified. To find your SIC code, please click here. Enter a keyword in the second search bar and click, "SIC Search". Review the list and make the selection that best describes the business. You can click on the SIC number or SIC Title for additional information. A list of SIC codes to be used for contractors can be found here.
Customer Support
All business license questions can be directed to Avenu at (866) 240-3665 or via email at muniblsupport@avenuinsights.com
Business License Fees
For General Businesses:
General business operations are classified A, B or C according to the table below. License fees in these classes are based on a 12-month estimate of gross receipts.
Determine your General Business Classification...
| Class A | Class B | Class C |
|---|---|---|
Auto repairs Construction contractors | Architectural services | Accounting services |
then calculate your annual business license tax.
| Gross Receipts Range | Class A | Class B | Class C |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-7,500 | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| 7,501-15,000 | 30.00 | 45.00 | 60.00 |
| 15,001-25,000 | 45.00 | 67.50 | 90.00 |
| 25,001-50,000 | 60.00 | 90.00 | 120.00 |
| 50,001-100,000 | 100.00 | 150.00 | 200.00 |
| 100,001-250,000 | 150.00 | 250.00 | 300.00 |
| 250,001-500,000 | 300.00 | 375.00 | 450.00 |
| 500,001-750,000 | 450.00 | 562.00 | 675.00 |
| 750,001-1,000,000 | 600.00 | 750.00 | 900.00 |
| 1,000,001-2,00,000 | 800.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,200.00 |
| 2,000,001-3,000,000 | 1,000.00 | 1,250.00 | 1,500.00 |
| 3,000,001-4,000,000 | 1,200.00 | 1,500.00 | 1,800.00 |
| 4,000,001-5,000,000 | 1,400.00 | 1,750.00 | 2,100.00 |
| 5,000,001-10,000,000 | 2,000.00 | 2,500.00 | 3,000.00 |
| 10,000,001 and over | 3,000.00 | 3,750.00 | 4,500.00 |
For Delivery Businesses:
Delivery business license taxes are based on the following schedule.
| Not exceeding 1/2 ton capacity, per vehicle | 22.50 |
| Over 1/2 ton capacity, per vehicle | 37.50 |
| Over 1/ton capacity, per vehicle | 75.00 |
| Over 1 1/2 ton capacity, per vehicle | 112.00 |
| Over 2 to 3 ton capacity, per vehicle | 150.00 |
| Over 3 ton capacity, per vehicle | 225.00 |
For Living Accommodations:
Living accommodations include hotel, motel, apartment, rooming house, house rental, etc. The annual business license tax is $15.00 per dwelling unit. Short-term Rentals (less than 30 days) are required to submit a registration form as part of the business license approval process, as well as monthly remittance of transient occupancy tax collected.
For Other Licenses:
| Auctioneers without a fixed place of business in Mill Valley | $500 per year or $50 per day |
| Carnivals and Fairs | $400 first day, $300 each additional day (plus concession charge) |
| Christmas Tree Lots | $45.00 per year |
| Circuses | $750.00 first day, $562.50 each additional day |
| Peddlers or Solicitors | $500.00 per year |
| Taxicab | $60.00 per vehicle, per year |
For Commercial Filming:
| Persons Employed at Location | Rate Per Day |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | $150.00 |
| 4 to 6 | 300.00 |
| 7 to 9 | 600.00 |
| 10 & over | 900.00 |
Do you live within Mill Valley city limits? That's important to know for sure when seeking a business license. Some Mill Valley addresses (such as those in Strawberry, Tam Valley, Homestead, Almonte and Alto) are actually in unincorporated portions of Marin County -- out of our jurisdiction. Check your street address here to find out.