State Guide

Colorado Business License

This guide covers Colorado's general business license requirements — state-level registration, local city and county licenses, fees, and renewal timelines.

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Overview

Colorado does not have a single state-level general business license. Businesses selling taxable goods or services must obtain a Colorado Sales Tax License from the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Local municipalities in Colorado impose their own business license and sales/use tax requirements. Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins each have distinct local programs with separate fees and deadlines.

Colorado Sales Tax License

Primary agencyColorado Department of Revenue
Legal authorityColorado Revised Statutes § 39-26-103
Key noteColorado has no general state business license; a Sales Tax License is required for businesses making taxable sales.

Initial Registration

Filing methodOnline at MyFTB/Revenue Online or by mail
Agency fee$16 per location (two-year license)
NotesRequired before making first taxable sale in Colorado.

Registration Renewal

Filing methodRenewal via Colorado Revenue Online
Agency fee$16 per location for 2-year renewal
Due dateEvery two years from issue date

Local General Business Licenses

Colorado home-rule cities collect their own local sales taxes and require local business licenses. This is separate from state requirements.

Counties

Adams CountyAlamosa CountyArapahoe CountyArchuleta CountyBaca CountyBent CountyBoulder CountyBroomfield CountyChaffee CountyCheyenne CountyClear Creek CountyConejos CountyCostilla CountyCrowley CountyCuster CountyDelta CountyDenver CountyDolores CountyDouglas CountyEagle CountyEl Paso CountyElbert CountyFremont CountyGarfield CountyGilpin CountyGrand CountyGunnison CountyHinsdale CountyHuerfano CountyJackson CountyJefferson CountyKiowa CountyKit Carson CountyLa Plata CountyLake CountyLarimer CountyLas Animas CountyLincoln CountyLogan CountyMesa CountyMineral CountyMoffat CountyMontezuma CountyMontrose CountyMorgan CountyOtero CountyOuray CountyPark CountyPhillips CountyPitkin CountyProwers CountyPueblo CountyRio Blanco CountyRio Grande CountyRoutt CountySaguache CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySedgwick CountySummit CountyTeller CountyWashington CountyWeld CountyYuma County

Cities & Townships

AuroraBoulderColorado SpringsDenverFort CollinsLakewood

EntityEngine does not provide tax, financial, or legal advice. Requirements change — always verify with the issuing agency. Confirm with Colorado Department of Revenue →

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