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Are there any additional costs of doing business as a result of annexation?

April 26, 2017additional annexation Business costs doing

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Are there any additional costs of doing business as a result of annexation?

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Yes. The cost of doing business in the City of Bakersfield can be substantially higher than in the unincorporated areas of the County of Kern. The City charges retail business owners a business license fee that depends on the amount of gross sales receipts. Annual license fees for other types of businesses, including professions, begin at $30 and can be higher depending on the business. For information about the City’s ordinances regarding business license requirements and how to apply for a Business Tax Certificate, call the City of Bakersfield Treasury Division at 661-326-3762. The City ordinances regulating businesses can be found at http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/ by clicking on “City Municipal Code” under “How Do I Find?”and then clicking on Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS. The application for a Business Tax Certificate can be found by going to the City’s website above and clicking on “Treasury” in the “Departments” drop-down menu.