Business Licensing
Every year, all businesses that are operated for a profit, associations, sole proprietorships, or corporations shall have a tax assessed, levied, and collected in the following amounts.
|
Employees Inside the City Limits
(including owners/managers) |
Cost |
|
1-5 employees |
$30 |
| 6-15 employees |
$50 |
| 16+ employees |
$100 |
Renewals
New businesses starting September 1 or later pay only half the fee indicated above for the remainder of the License Year.
Business license renewals are due March 1 of each year and expire on February 28 of the following year.
- No license will be issued unless the application is complete and the fee is remitted each year
- A Home Occupation form must be completed every year if the business is conducted within the residence
- If the business has more than one location, a separate license must be purchased for each location
- Checks are to be made payable to the City of Evanston
The Licensing Office must be notified in writing or by phone in the event there is a change affecting the original application filed or the status of the company.