- Find a location for your business, and ensure that your proposed location allows your business use and what requirements might apply by visiting the Zoning page, the Planning & Development Services Center, Building Codes and Regulations and Sign Code pages. Once you have a location, apply for a business license in the City of Boulder
- Please note, all businesses must have a sales and use tax/business license, regardless of whether the business makes taxable sales
- Requirements for Boulder County and State of Colorado licenses
- Make sure you have obtained any applicable City of Boulder Regulatory Licenses
- Find additional support as needed from the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC)and other business resources.
- Determine your initial City of Boulder use tax liability which will be payable on your first city use tax return.
- Refer to “Sales and Purchase of Business” on the Tax Regulations page for more information
- If you are purchasing a business, ensure that the seller does not have any outstanding tax liabilities
Holiday Closures
All City of Boulder administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. Some facilities and services will be open.