County government
Treasurer & Tax Collector
Update or close a San Francisco business tax account (opens in a new tab)Online service
Use the city’s account-update instructions for mailing addresses, locations and closure. Update the mailing address before closing, and separately notify any regulatory permit issuers.
Service area: Changes to San Francisco local business tax accounts and their registered locations.
Before you start · 3 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access
- Update the final mailing address before closing the account; access to Account Update ends after closure.
Source & saved evidence
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Update your final mailing address using Account Update if your mailing address has changed. Once the business account is closed access to Account Update will no longer be permitted.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot
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- Closing the business account does not clear outstanding debts.
Source & saved evidence
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Closing the business does not remove your responsibility to pay any outstanding obligation or debt.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot
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- Notify each regulatory licensing agency separately about a business or location closure.
Source & saved evidence
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Licenses and permits will not be renewed. However, you must reach out to each licensing agency to report your business or a business location closure.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot
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Source & saved evidence
Reviewed business licensing instructions
You can change your mailing address, add a new location, or close a location or business using our online "Account Update" feature.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 9886f9ebb2fc53da
- Phone
- 415-554-4400