Can I conduct a business out of my home?
Home-based businesses are permitted in some zones of the city. The business proposed to be conducted may not change the residential nature of the property or the neighborhood. For example, while a small or large family day care use, where the care provider resides and provides child care services as an ancillary business, may be allowed, a commercial day care use, where the business is the sole purpose of the property, may not occur.
Please see Chapter 19.120: Home Occupations for details or contact the Community Development Department at 408.777.3308 for information.
Where do I get a fictitious business name?
For fictitious business name, contact the Santa Clara County Clerk's Office at 70 W. Hedding Street, Room 103, San Jose, or call 408.299.2968.
Where do I apply for a business license?
Contact the City of Cupertino Finance Department 408.777.3221. You may also download a business license application or fill it on-line by going to our Business Resources page.
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