The City of Lynwood welcomes you to its business community. Starting a business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you great success in your new venture!

The City of Lynwood requires all businesses operating within the City limits, including property owners, home based businesses, and all contractors, to obtain a business license and pay business license tax prior to commencing business operations.

The fastest way to apply for a business license is using the online filing method. To begin, simply click on the "Submit a Business License Application" located below under the Apply subheading.

If you need further assistance or help applying for a business license, you are welcome to contact us at Lynwood@hdlgov.com or by phone at (310) 928-1639.


To get started, please select one of the online activities below:
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    Start here if you do not plan to operate or conduct any business activity in the City of Lynwood

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Frequently Asked Questions

A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the city limits of Lynwood. The City of Lynwood Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City even if your business is located OUTSIDE the city limits or you have a business license from another city. Any business based in the City must have a license as well. This includes home based businesses, building contractors, independent contractors, and non-profit businesses.

Business licenses fees help pay for city services like roads, fire, police and other community services. These services benefit businesses, business owners, and the general public.

Yes, every business operating from a location inside the City of Lynwood will require a zoning review from the Planning Division. This is to ensure that the business activity and site location are compatible with the City's municipal code and zoning requirements. Businesses operating at residential (home based) location or at a commercial location in the City require review and approval from the Planning Department.

You must obtain a seller's permit if you:

  • Are engaged in business in California and
  • Intend to sell or lease tangible personal property that would ordinarily be subject to sales tax if sold at retail.

The requirement to obtain a seller's permit applies to individuals as well as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Both wholesalers and retailers must apply for a permit. If you do not hold a seller's permit and will make sales during temporary periods, such as Christmas tree sales and rummage sales, you must apply for a temporary seller's permit. Such permits are normally issued to selling operations lasting no longer than 90 days at one location https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/