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The City of San Jose currently does not accept online electronic forms. These forms must be filled out, both sides if applicable, and mailed to: Finance Department, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, Ca 95113-1905 or brought to: First Floor Customer Service Area, Windows 1,2,or,3 at the same address as above.

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The City of San José welcomes your business to our City.  Our staff may provide you with information regarding certain Federal, State, County and City requirements.  However, this information and referral service does not constitute final or complete interpretation of legal requirements, which you must obtain from the appropriate administering agency.  In addition, you may wish to consult with an attorney to insure that your business meets all legal requirements.


Tax Rate Schedule

Type of Business
Annual Tax
Additional Tax Increments
Not to Exceed
San Jose Business $150.00 up to 8 employees (owners plus employees)
$18.00 per person over 8
$25,000.00
Out of Town Business
Please refer to the Out of Town Business Tax schedule below
 
Residential Landlords $150.00 up to 30 units
$5.00 per unit over 30
$5,000.00
Commercial Landlords $150.00 up to 15,000 sq ft
$0.01 per sq ft over 15,000
$5,000.00
Mobliehome Parks $150.00 up to 30 lots
$5.00 per lot over 30
$5,000.00
 

City of San Jose Out-of-Town Business Tax Schedule

Average number of days in San Jose during the year, with an average of 8 or fewer employees. The fee for any number of employees above 8 is $18.00 per employee.

 
Calendar Days
Tax
5 or less
 
No Fee
6 - 29
 
$37.50
30 - 89
 
$56.25
90 - 119
 
$75.00
120+
 
$150.00

 

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Finance Department
200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-7000 fax (408) 292-6482

 

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