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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.
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.
A Home-based business is operated from a residence in the City limits of Modesto.
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.
Find answers to your questions regarding business license requirements in the City of Modesto.