Business license in Denver, CO
Denver doesn't require a general business license for most businesses — but specific activities and locations still need permits. No general license. The Denver sales tax license carries no fee. Activity license fees vary.
No general city business license; Denver sales/use tax license if making taxable sales, plus activity-specific licenses from Licensing and Consumer Protection. No general license. The Denver sales tax license carries no fee. Activity license fees vary.
Home-based businesses
A Denver sales tax license is required even if operating from a residence when making taxable sales; check zoning home occupation rules.
Other common requirements
- Denver sales tax license (Denver collects its own sales tax, separate from Colorado)
- Occupational Privilege Tax registration if you or your employees perform services in Denver ($4/month per taxable employee/owner, business portion)
- Activity-specific licenses (food, child care, security, marijuana, etc.) and zoning use permits
- Colorado sales tax license and trade name filing with the Colorado Secretary of State if applicable
Local rules depend on what you do and where. Use this as a starting point, then confirm with Denver Department of Finance (Treasury) / Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection: official page.