All businesses and professions that operate in the City of South Lake Tahoe must obtain a Business and Professions license.

The business license fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. New businesses estimate their gross revenues from the business starting date to the end of the fiscal year in order to determine the tax due. Business licenses are renewed each year, and the application process includes providing actual gross revenues for the previous year and remitting the corresponding tax.

Tax rates are determined by the type of business and are outlined on the Application form.

For NEW businesses, please use the Business and Professions License Application for New Businesses form. A $50 administrative fee is added to the tax fee.

For businesses RENEWING the license, please use the Business and Professions License Application for Renewing Businesses form. A $36.50 administrative fee is added to the tax fee.