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Chapter 3.36 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX

West Hollywood Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · West Hollywood

§ 3.36.010. Title.

§ 3.36.020. Purpose.

§ 3.36.030. Definitions.

§ 3.36.040. Tax Rates and Business Classifications.

§ 3.36.050. Calculation of Initial Business Tax.

§ 3.36.060. Calculation of Renewal Business Tax.

§ 3.36.070. New Business Credit.

§ 3.36.080. Credit for Regulatory Fees.

§ 3.36.090. Rebate for Business Lease Renewal.

§ 3.36.093. Business Tax Relief for Businesses in the West Hollywood Design District…

§ 3.36.094. Cannabis Business Tax Rebate.

§ 3.36.100. Alternate Business Tax.

§ 3.36.110. Minimum Tax.

§ 3.36.120. Exemptions.

§ 3.36.130. Tax Certificate Required for Each Activity at Location.

§ 3.36.140. Application Required.

§ 3.36.150. Investigation Upon Application and Change of Address.

§ 3.36.160. Issuance of Certificates.

§ 3.36.170. Terms of Certificates and Delinquency.

§ 3.36.180. Penalties for Delinquency.

§ 3.36.190. Refunds.

§ 3.36.200. Determination of Business Classifications.

§ 3.36.210. Gross Receipts Confidential.

§ 3.36.220. Display of Certificates.

§ 3.36.230. Assessment of Tax Upon Failure to Procure Certificate.

§ 3.36.240. Evidence of Doing Business.

§ 3.36.250. Audits and Adjustments.

§ 3.36.260. Nontransferability of Certificates – Duties Upon Transfer of Business.

§ 3.36.270. Change of Address or Ownership.

§ 3.36.280. Notice.

§ 3.36.290. Apportionment Guidelines and Other Rules and Regulations.

§ 3.36.300. Violations.

§ 3.36.310. Delinquent Tax Constitutes Debt to the City.

§ 3.36.320. Remedies Cumulative.

§ 3.36.330. Severability.

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