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Business License Types
In the City of Modesto, there are three (3) types of Business Licenses. A Business License is required of all home and commercial business owners within the City of Modesto. A business physically located outside the City limits of Modesto performing a service inside the City limits of Modesto is also required to have a license as well.
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Commercial Business
If your business is based out of a commercial location and open to the public at regular hours, then it is considered a Commercial business.
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Home Business
A Home-based business is operated from a residence in the City limits of Modesto.
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Outside Business
An Outside business is a business that is physically located outside the City limits of Modesto and the service performed by the business is inside the City limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions regarding business license requirements in the City of Modesto.