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Inglewood separates business licenses from business tax certificates
Inglewood uses a business tax certificate for anyone doing business in the city, while some business types may also need a separate regulatory license.
Inglewood has two words that sound alike but do different jobs. A business tax certificate is required for people or companies conducting business in the city. A business license is a separate regulatory license for certain business types.
That split is worth catching early. A small service business, food business, event-related business, filming project, alarm permit, or storefront may not fit neatly into one box.
The city’s business pages are the better first stop than guessing from another city. They point to business tax, license categories, business changes, food and alcohol businesses, filming permits, and other permit paths.
Keep the business name, owner name, location, business activity, and expected start date in one place. If you already have a certificate, watch the renewal notice and contact Finance if something does not arrive or if the business has changed.
Where to see it
Inglewood business license, permits, and business tax pages.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 5, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
Rules, forms, fees, deadlines, and office procedures can change. Check the current page before you file, pay, or rely on a date.
Connected places
Open the local directory
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