Imperial County, California · Business and licensing

Check or apply for a business license in Imperial County

Check local business license or business tax certificate requirements, the right authority and application options.

3 providers · 3 official links · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Imperial County, 2 city governments and 1 county department publish 3 official links for this service. 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items on their guides.

These are the Imperial County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.

City government

City of Brawley — Business licensing information

City of Brawley

Business license information — City of BrawleyOfficial instructions

The official source lists “Business License”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Brawley

Source & saved evidence

Brawley municipal government · Brawley — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Business License

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Contacts & sources

City government

City of El Centro — Business licensing information

City of El Centro

Business license information — City of El CentroOfficial instructions

The official source lists “Business Licenses”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of El Centro

Source & saved evidence

El Centro municipal government · El Centro — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Business Licenses

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Contacts & sources

County government

Tax Collector

County licensing requirements and application requestsOfficial instructions

Review the appropriate licensing category and contact the licensing division for the application. General business, adult-entertainment and swap-meet categories are separate. Confirm applicability before applying.

Source & saved evidence

Imperial County official website · Imperial County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Miscellaneous Licenses License County Ordinance General Business Licenses Chapter 5.01 Adult Entertainment Establishments Chapter 5.06 Swap Meets Chapter 5.60 The ordinance language is available for viewing by selecting the appropriate chapter shown above. For specific questions regarding any of these ordinances, or to obtain an application please contact our licensing division at (442) 265-1250.

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Phone: 442-265-1270

Contacts & sources · 1 fee published by this office

Check or apply for a business license in Imperial County

City of Brawley — Business licensing information

City of El Centro — Business licensing information

Tax Collector

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