Business Licenses
You do not need a business license for businesses in unincorporated San Diego County.
Communities in the unincorporated area include:
Alpine
Bonsall
Bonita (91902)
Borrego Springs
Boulevard
Campo
Crest
Cuyamaca
Dehesa
Descanso
Dulzura
Fallbrook
Granite Hills
Harbison Canyon
Hidden Meadows
Jacumba
Jamul
Julian
Lake Morena
Lakeside
Pala
Pauma
Pine Valley
Potrero
Rainbow
Ramona
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho San Diego
San Dieguito
Spring Valley
Sweetwater
Tecate
Twin Oaks Valley
Valle de Oro
Valley Center
Warner Springs
Other business rules and permits
You do not need a business license, but you must follow all other rules for your business. Find information about rules and permits on the state’s CalGold website.
Businesses in County unincorporated areas may need to file a fictitious business name.
License rules for cities
If your business is in a city, you may need a license. Check with the city where your business is.
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