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Businesses Outside The City
Businesses based outside the city limits that wish to conduct a business, service, or contracting work within the City of Rancho Mirage (building contractors, gardeners, housekeepers, salesmen, delivery services, etc.) are required to obtain a Business License. A Rancho Mirage license is necessary in addition to any Business Licenses from the city where the home office is located.
The application process does not include any inspections and can normally be completed upon receipt of payment. Generally, a business license number and temporary copy will be issued immediately.
Business License Ordinance § N° 5.04.020 prohibits you from conducting business without a City of Rancho Mirage Business License.
The tax for Business Licenses vary based on the type of business. Below is a list of some of the more common Business Licenses and taxes. If your type of business is not listed, please contact us at (760) 770-3207.
Along with your Business License Tax Application, you must submit the following (if applicable):
- Applicable tax payable to "City of Rancho Mirage"
- Copy of un-expired Contractor's State License
- Copy of un-expired Department of Consumer Affairs License
- Supplementary calculation sheet forms
Usually, once the Business License Office has received your payment, a Business License Certificate will be issued within two weeks. Please note: We cannot accept your Business License payment or application without copies of your State License or other forms if required.
To check the status of your Business License application, please at (760) 770-3207.
Common Business License Taxes
| Business Type |
LicenseTax |
Additional Requirements |
| General Contractor - Class A or B |
$118 |
• Copy of Un-expired Pocket Contractors License |
| Specialty (Sub) Contractor Class C (other than Class C27) or D |
$89 |
• Copy of Un-expired Pocket Contractors License |
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Landscaping Contractor
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$89 |
• Copy of Un-expired California Pocket Contractors License
• Copy of “Certificate of Completion” of the Overseeding Certification Course issued by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) www.cvag.org |
| Professional - Doctor, Attorney, Engineer, Etc. |
$58/Each Professional
+$4/Each Non-Professional |
• Copy of Un-expired Department of Consumer Affairs License
• Business License Tax Calculation Sheet For Professionals FORM |
Service - Pool Cleaner, Housekeeping, Cosmetologist, Consultant, Etc.
|
$30
+$4/each of first 4 Employees
+$3/each additional Employee |
• Business License Tax Calculation Sheet FORM |
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Gardening Service
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$30 Base Fee Plus the Following:
+ $4 / each of first 4 Employees
+ $3 / each additional Employee
|
• Copy of “Certificate of Completion” of the Overseeding Certification Course issued by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) www.cvag.org
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| Massage Therapists - only required for out-call service |
$30 |
• Copy of Massage Permit issued by City Code Compliance Office |
| Real Estate |
$47/Broker and 2 Salesman
+$5/additional Salesman |
• Copy of Un-expired Department of Consumer Affairs License |
| Catering |
$47 |
• Copy of Health Department Permit |
| All Others |
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