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1. Does the City require a business license?

All persons, firms and corporations doing business within the city limits of the City of Banning are required to possess a City of Banning Business Tax Certificate. This includes all retail and wholesale establishments engaged in sales and services, contractors, itinerant vendors, solicitors, professional people, carnivals, shows, etc.

In order to obtain a Business Tax Certificate, you must first complete the applicable Business Tax Certificate Form(s) and remit the appropriate fee. Upon receipt of the completed form(s) and fee, you will be scheduled for any required inspections. The required form(s) can be obtained online, or are available from the City of Banning Finance Department located at 99 E. Ramsey Street.

When completing your application, you must provide the following information (where applicable): State sales tax permit number, fictitious business name statement, federal employer identification number, State employer identification number and a description of the business.

Determine which form(s) are applicable to your business: Business Tax Certificate Forms

2. How do become an eligible vendor with the City of Banning?

To be included on the City's list of eligible vendors, please submit your company's complete contact information along with a statement on what type of product or service you provide. This should be submitted to the City's Finance Department. The information can be submitted by mail or by using the form on this website entitled "Bidders List".

3. How do I obtain a copy of the City's current budget?

A copy of the City's current budget is available at City Hall from the Finance Department. The cost is $30. The budget is available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office also located in City Hall. City Hall is physically located at 99 East Ramsey Street.

4. How much will I pay for a business tax certificate?

Be prepared to pay a fee at time of application ranging from $50 to $330 depending upon your business type. In addition, if your business is physically located in Banning, you will also be required to pay one-time fees of $42 for fire inspection and $40 for buliding inpection. If your business is a home-based business, you will be required to pay a one-time home occupation fee.

5. I want to start a business in a commercial location in the City. What is it that I need to do?

A Business Tax Certificate is required for all new and existing business located in the City. Businesses that are changing names, changing ownership, or moving to a new location must also obtain a Business Tax Certificate. This certificate is required before you can legally occupy your building and conduct business operations.

In order to obtain a Business Tax Certificate, you must submit the following items to the City between 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday: 1) a completed Business Tax Certificate application 2) an 8 1/2" x 11" scaled & dimensioned floor plan (total square footage & proposed use) 3) payment of $60.50 made out to the City (cash or check only).

If the occupancy does not involve tenant improvements, contact the City Building Department within 10 days of submitting your application to schedule an on-site inspection. Once inspected and approved, an official Certificate of Occupancy will be mailed to you and will remain on file with the City.