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Business Licenses
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Business Licenses
All businesses operating a physical location, or any person engaged in business, occupation, pursuit, profession or trade, in keeping or maintaining any institution, in the City of Brentwood are required to obtain a business license. Home businesses also need a license.
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Business Licenses
Gross Receipts: Total Gross from Source Derived- Merchants, Manufacturers, Service Occupations
Financial: Banks, Trust Company or Loan Agency, Credit Union, Savings and Loan, ATM
Flat Fee: License Fees for certain businesses, occupations etc.
Exception: Businesses under Section 605.200.C and Offices not classified
Exempt: Businesses not to be charged a Business License
Home Occupation: Occupation or trade conducted within a residential building or accessory structure
Liquor License: Businesses selling or serving liquor are required to have a liquor license in addition to a business license
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Business Licenses
The license is valid until December 31st. The license needs to be renewed each year starting the last week of December to February 15th. Late fees start accruing from March 1st.