Pomona · the Inland Empire
Bookkeeping for Pomona businesses
The Pomona business license in plain words
Pomona's city code says anyone who does business in the city needs a Pomona business license before they start. Renting out residential or commercial property counts as a business.
You can apply online through a link on the city's business license page, or in person at the Business License counter at City Hall.
Industrial businesses have an extra step. Under a state law called SB 205, they must show enrollment in the State Water Board permit program before a new or renewed license is issued. The city also asks for an Environmental Questionnaire Form. Start on the City of Pomona business license page.
Records to keep for your Pomona license
| Record | What to keep | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Business license | A copy and the renewal date | You can plan for the renewal and the cost |
| Rental income and costs, if you rent property | A separate record for each property | Rentals count as a business in Pomona |
| State Water Board enrollment, if you are industrial | The enrollment papers | The city asks for proof before it issues or renews a license |
| City fees you paid | Receipts for each fee | We record them as license and permit expense |
How we work with Pomona businesses
We do monthly bookkeeping and payroll. We work in QuickBooks Online and Xero. We close your books by day 10 and send a profit and loss statement, a balance sheet and a cash summary.
We are not the city and we are not lawyers. Rules, costs and forms change, so always check with the city before you apply or renew. This guide is based on the city's own business license information.
Questions people ask
- Do I need a Pomona license if I rent out a property?
- Yes. The city says renting out residential or commercial property counts as doing business in Pomona. Check the city's business license page for the current steps.
- Do you apply for or renew my Pomona license for me?
- No. You apply and renew with the city. We record what you paid in your books.
- Do you do payroll for my staff?
- Yes. Payroll is one of our two services, along with monthly bookkeeping.
Details checked in October 2026 from the City of Pomona's business license information. Rules and dates change, so confirm with the city.