Business License

Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding an existing operation, or working from home, you’ll need a municipal business license to legally operate within our town limits. 

Are you new to Colorado? State Business Registration can be done online using this link: Colorado Business Registration. Register your business in Colorado and then begin the application process for the municipal business license. 

Please begin the process by completing the Business License Application

All new and renewing Licensees will also need to create an account on our business portal. BUSINESS PORTAL LINK

Your application will be reviewed by the Town Clerk and Planning Department, ensuring your company complies with local regulations, zoning laws, safety codes, and tax requirements. The approval process typically takes 2-5 business days. When your application has been approved, you will receive a secure payment link via email. Once payment is received, you will receive a copy of your municipal business license via email to display visibly at your place of business.   

The annual license fee is $75.00 with a license period from January 1st- December 31st. The license fee is not eligible for proration. Renewal invoices are sent out yearly after January 1st. If renewals are submitted after April 1st, a late fee of $15 is assessed. The total fee due will be $90. Late fees shall continue after April 1st in the amount of $15 per month until renewed. 

Business License payments can be made here: Xpressbillpay link

Who Needs a Business License?

Retail Stores and Restaurants
Online or home-based businessesAny restrictions on business types in residential zones can be found in Section 4.09.030 of the MuniCode
Professional Service Providers
Contractors and Mobile BusinessesAn individual who sells, attempts to sell, or offers to the public any goods, services, merchandise, or food and beverages from a mobile truck, trailer, or cart will also need to apply for a mobile vending permit. MOBILE VENDING PERMIT APPLICATION >> read more.
Nonprofits engaging in commerceNonprofits that hold a sales tax exemption should apply for a Business License but shall be exempt from the fee payment. A copy of the sales tax exemption should be included with the application. 
Short-Term RentalsIn addition to the business license, any short-term rental will need to be registered with the town. It can be registered here: Short Term Rental Registration Form.


Out-of-Area Businesses

Starting July 1, 2023, local taxing jurisdictions “shall not require” any retailer holding a state standard retail license to apply for a separate local general business license, provided the retailer has no physical presence or only has incidental physical presence in the jurisdiction.

Incidental Physical Presence means, performing or providing services or selling, leasing, renting, delivering, or installing tangible personal property for storage, use, or consumption within the local taxing jurisdiction that occurs infrequently and is not regularly scheduled within the ordinary course of an individual or entity’s business activities. 

Simplify Local Sales & Use Tax Administration | Colorado General Assembly 

Solicitation

No person may engage in solicitation in the Town without first obtaining a solicitation permit. Each permittee shall carry the solicitation permit and their personal identification at all times while engaging in solicitation and shall present such identification and permit upon request of any person. Permits may not be transferred from person to person. SOLICITATION LICENSE APPLICATION. >> read more 

Tax Resources 

Town of Eagle Sales Tax Information

Sales tax is collected by the State of Colorado. All forms and payments must be made to the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Additional Questions

If you have any further questions, please contact Town Clerk Camille Deering at clerk@townofeagle.org.

  1. Camille Deering

    Town Clerk and Municipal Court Supervisor

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