Business Licenses and Permits:: Published by Corporation Service Company » Blog Archive » Business License Amnesty Plan Being Studied

Businesses in American Canyon, CA operating without a business license might be able to come into compliance with city regulations without facing penalties. The City Council is going to use its next meeting to look into this possibility.

The ultimate goal of the amnesty program is to level the playing field for businesses already in compliance. The City Council believes it’s unfair for some businesses to be paying for licenses, while others skate free. With the program, all businesses will be paying for licenses in the future.

Part of the problem with absent business licenses is that some businesses were originally located in unincorporated areas that have since been annexed into American Canyon city limits. Many of these business owners did not know licenses were required. The other potential problem is forcing struggling businesses to pay new business license fees, in the future, during the on-going recession.

Annexes and land acquisitions can affect the jurisdictional laws your business has to follow. Fortunately, Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help identify what licenses and permits your business needs if these changes take place. Contact us at 800.927.9800 ext. 5077 or request a quote for a Business License Order.