The City of Irvine requires all commercial and residential businesses operating within the City to obtain and maintain an Irvine business license (Code of Ordinances Section 4-6-201).  A business license application must be submitted within 60 days of the first date of conducting business.

In accordance with the revised Business License ordinance, effective Aug. 14, 2015, there is no cost to renew or establish an Irvine business license but late fees and penalties still apply and can be paid online.

The business license requirement enables the City to maintain a database of businesses that operate within the City that is used for police emergency responses, sales tax purposes, and a multitude of demographic studies.  City of Irvine Business License representatives can be reached by email (link sends e-mail) or at 949-724-6310. The Business License desk is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.