Colorado Business License
General Business License Requirements for Colorado.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Colorado.
Colorado General Business Licenses
Colorado Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
Colorado does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.
Local General Business Licenses
Boulder Business License
| Agency: | City of Boulder Finance Department - Revenue and Licensing Division (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 unless there is a change in location, for which there is a $25 fee |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Once you have logged in to Boulder Online Tax, under Action Center, click Renew License. |
Breckenridge Business License
| Agency: | Town of Breckenridge Finance Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business type:
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by business type:
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| Due: | Annually |
Town of Castle Rock Business License
| Agency: | Town of Castle Rock Finance Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 application fee |
| Turnaround: | 2 weeks |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Centennial Business Registration
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: |
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City of Centennial Retail Sales Tax License
| Agency: | City of Centennial - Tax & Licensing (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: |
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Commerce City Business License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
General Business Licenses do not need to be renewed as long as the information is up to date and the tax payments are current.
City of Dacono General Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or email to ataylor@cityofdacono.com |
| Agency Fee: |
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| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the size of the business premise. Square footage is based upon exterior measurements.
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| Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31 |
City of Durango Business License
| Agency: | City of Durango City Clerk's Office (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee based on the estimated monthly average number of employees for the next 12 months. |
| Required Attachments: | Depending upon the nature of the business, applicants for a business license may be required to submit additional documentation, such as: 1. Proof of insurance in specific limits or occupational bonds. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by number of employees hired, whether full time or part time. |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
City of Firestone Business License
| Agency: | City of Firestone Economic Development Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Business/Home Occupation/Refuse Operator/Mobile Food Vendor License Application |
| Filing Method: | Mail or Online |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Contractors are required to obtain a business license in addition to a contractors license if they maintain a permanent, fixed business location in the City of Firestone |
| Required Attachments: |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Business/Home Occupation/Refuse Operator/Mobile Food Vendor License Application |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Required Attachments: |
City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Fort Collins (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | There is no expiration date. |
| Law: | ( Ord. No. 060, 2011 , § 1, 5-17-11; Ord. No. 154, 2012 , § 3, 1-15-13) |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
City of Fort Lupton Business License
| Agency: | City of Fort Lupton City Clerk (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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| Notes: | When registering for Community Core to apply for a general business license, click community member. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: |
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| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Town of Frederick Business License
| Agency: | Town of Frederick Town Clerk (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Contact the Town of Frederick Town Clerk for the appropriate license fee |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Contact the Town of Frederick Town Clerk for the appropriate license fee |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Required Attachments: |
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City of Glendale Business Registration
| Agency: | City of Glendale - Tax and Licensing Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 registration fee |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Golden In-City Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Golden - Finance Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Notes: | Businesses with a physical presence in-city limits. |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Instructions: | Directions on how to renew your license will be sent via e-mail with a claim code. You must use the claim code to renew your license. |
| Filing Method: | Online |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Biennially by December 31 of even-numbered years |
City of Golden Remote Sales and Use Tax License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Sales and Use Tax Licenses do not need to be renewed for businesses that are considered remote.
City of Grand Junction Sales Tax License
| Agency: | City of Grand Junction - Sales Tax Division (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: |
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Renewal Not Required
Not required
The City of Grand Junction Sales and Use Tax License no longer has an expiration date. The license is valid until it is canceled and is issued with the requirement that all City laws will be followed. If a business is not in compliance with those laws, the license can be suspended or revoked.
City of Greeley Business License
| Agency: | City of Greeley Finance Department - Sales Tax Division (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Instructions: |
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
| Due: | Biennially by date of issuance |
City of Greenwood Village Occupational Privilege Tax License
| Agency: | City of Greenwood Village (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license is issued in perpetuity as long as monthly business and employee occupational tax payments are made.
City of Greenwood Village Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Greenwood Village (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license is issued in perpetuity as long as tax payments stay current.
Town of Keenesburg Business License
| Agency: | Town of Keenesburg - Town Administration (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by January 1 |
City of Littleton Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Littleton - Finance Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license does not need to be renewed as long as local tax payments are made.
Lone Tree Retail Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | Lone Tree Finance Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | By December 31 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | To renew, log into Xpress Bill Pay select add new account (even if you already pay your taxes online, you will need to add account to find the license renewal option). Find City of Lone Tree as your billing organization. You will be able to choose to renew your account online. Then enter the name of the business with no punctuation (remember to use the official business name and not the DBA). |
City of Longmont Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Longmont - Sales Tax Office (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
The sales and use tax license shall remain active as long as the business is in good standing with the City of Longmont or will terminate upon the abandonment of the business for which the license was issued.
City of Loveland Sales Tax License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $20; there is no fee for businesses with no physical presence or incidental presence |
| Notes: | Physical Presence means, performing or providing services or selling, leasing, renting, delivering, or installing tangible personal property for storage, use, or consumption within the local taxing jurisdiction. Physical presence includes any of the following activities:
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $20; there is no fee for businesses with no physical presence or incidental presence |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Town of Mead Business License
| Agency: | Town of Mead (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or In Person |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or In Person |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Annually by January 1. |
City of Montrose Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Montrose - Finance Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 license fee + $15 CC convenience fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Northglenn Business Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Northglenn - Sales Tax Division (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Parker Business and Tax License
| Agency: | Parker Sales Tax Division (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or email to salestax@parkeronline.org |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | By December 31 of even-numbered years. |
City of Westminster Business/Sales Tax License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by the registration anniversary date. |
City of Wheat Ridge Business License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Turnaround: | License applications are reviewed by a variety of City departments to ensure compliance with building, land use, taxation, and other laws and regulations. This review process may take three to four weeks. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: |
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| Agency Fee: | $20 renewal fee + city taxes |
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| Law: | The City follows the new administrative rule for local business licenses promulgated by the State in Senate Bill 22-032. Senate Bill 22-032 became effective July 1, 2022 and simply put, prohibits the City from collecting a license fee from the business depending on the nexus of the business. A business has either physical or economic nexus. |
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Windsor General Business License
| Agency: | Town of Windsor Economic Development (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the last day of the month of the initial registration |
| Notes: | A renewal notice will be sent one month before the expiration month of this license. |
Adams County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Adams County.
Arapahoe County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Arapahoe County.
City and County of Broomfield Sales Tax License
| Agency: | City and County of Broomfield - Sales Tax Department (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Email or Fax |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license is issued in perpetuity as long as tax payments stay current.
Denver City and County Occupational Tax License Registration
| Agency: | City and County of Denver - Department of Excise and Licenses (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This license will stay active as long as local occupational tax payments are paid.
Denver City and County Sales and Use Tax License
| Agency: | City of Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Office (CO) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years |
Denver County/City Business License
| Agency: | City and County of Denver - Department of Excise and Licenses (CO) |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Notes: | The City and County of Denver have various requirements for initial and renewal applications depending on the type of business seeking a license. See their license directory for more information about the specific license type being sought. |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | Online. Select an application based on the type of license being sought. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Mail, e-mail, or online. Some license types require renewals to be submitted via mail or e-mail. Make sure to check the License Directory for more information about the renewal process for a specific license type. |
| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the nature of the business |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Douglas County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Douglas County.
Eagle County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Eagle County.
Jefferson County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Jefferson County.
Weld County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Weld County.
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