Treasurer & Tax Collector
City and County of San Francisco
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Business

Businesses are required to register if engaging in the City and County of San Francisco, and to update information as it changes. The registration is in addition to any other taxes or fees paid to operate a business.
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Register a Business

San Francisco's Business and Tax Regulations Code requires that every person engaging in business within the City must register within 15 days after commencing business. The business registration is then renewed in May on an annual basis.

Renew Business Registration

Business Registration is generally valid for one fiscal year July 1st through June 30th. The business registration is then renewed in May on an annual basis.

Manage Your Business

Manage your account with the Online Account Update application. Renew your business registration. Reset your PIN. Request a Penalty Waiver or Refund. Close your business.

Taxes & Fees

The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector collects business various taxes and fees that are required by the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code.

Tax Collector Regulations

The Tax Collector regulations pursuant to the Tax Collector’s authority to adopt rules under the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code.