Created especially for Los Angeles business owners, the Finance Tax Academy delivers comprehensive business tax and compliance education designed to help you understand your tax liabilities as a business owner. The Academy features tools, information, forms and other resources intended to make it easier for your business to stay in good standing with the City of LA.
Lesson Plans
New Business Registration
Did you know that to conduct business inside the City of LA, that you need to obtain a Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC)? Learn all about it here.
Business Tax Registration Renewal
To stay in good standing with the City, you must renew your Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC) every year. Let us demystify the process for you.
Renewal Deadlines, Forms and eFiling
Permit Renewals
Depending on your business type, you may have Alarm, Fire, Police, or Tobacco Permits you must renew. Learn how here.
Business Taxes
Every person who engages in business within the City of Los Angeles is required to obtain the necessary TRC(s). Discover and learn about your tax rates here.
About Back Taxes for New Business Activity
Tax Exemptions
Certain businesses may apply for tax exemptions based on their earnings or business types. Learn more here.
Laws & Regulations
If you have been audited or have a question about an assessment, we are here to help.
Business Regulation in Los Angeles
Legal Action for Non-Compliance
Tax Assessments
Received an assessments letter? Learn more about your next steps here.
Discovering Unregistered Businesses
Are you an unregistered business operating in the City of Los Angeles? Learn about our Tax Discovery programs intended to bring businesses into compliance.
In Collections or Have a Delinquent Account?
Has your account gone into collections or are you being audited? Learn about what you need to do to get back into good standing.
Changing or Closing Business?
Changing the address or ownership of your business? Please submit a Taxpayer Update Form. Closing your business? We are sorry to hear. Learn about everything you need to know to properly close your business in the City of Los Angeles.