Existing Business

Complete your annual business registration by March 31 each year.

If you have a question, check the frequently asked questions regarding business registration(PDF, 1MB) .

Need to make improvements or building modifications?

• Tenant Improvements or work requiring permits
• Ordinances, Maps, Guidelines & Standards

The Uplift Local Program is a Council-supported effort enabling outdoor dining, retail, personal services, and outdoor gyms and fitness options in business districts such as California Avenue, the downtown core and other business areas.

• Uplift Local Program
• Uplift Local Business Page
• Encroachment Permit Application
• Santa Clara County Public Health Order and Frequently Asked Questions
• State Blueprint for a Safer Economy link for county status and business sector guidelines

• Business Registration Program: Ordinance #5379(PDF, 158KB)  and Staff Report #6470(PDF, 853KB)
• Smoking and Flavored Tobacco: Ordinance #11005(PDF, 2MB)  and Staff Report #11372(PDF, 511KB)
• Uplift Local: Ordinance #5500(PDF, 471KB) and Staff Report#11439(PDF, 775KB)
• Zero Waste: Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 5.20

For no/low cost ways to help your employees check out the Palo Alto TMA.

Go to this page for Utilities Contacts, information, and business services.

Recycling and composting is now required in Palo Alto. Refer to the Zero Waste for Business website and the 4 Steps to Compliance guide.