Long Beach Cleaning Service License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. Janitorial provider registration (California Labor Commissioner)
   Janitorial employers with at least one covered worker (employee, contractor or franchisee) must register; sexual harassment prevention training every 2 years.
   ⏰ $500 a year; renew by the month and day first issued
   Source: California Labor Commissioner: Janitorial providers registration
2. Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board filings
   LLCs and corporations file a Statement of Information ($20 or $25) and most businesses pay at least $800 a year in Franchise Tax. A business name other than your own is filed with your county.
   ⏰ Statement of Information: frequency depends on entity type (verify). Franchise tax: yearly
   Source: California Secretary of State: Business entities FAQs

Local (Long Beach / Los Angeles County)

1. City of Long Beach Business License
   The city licenses and taxes all businesses. New and renewed licenses need the SB 205 stormwater (NPDES) form.
   ⏰ Pay by the delinquent date printed on your bill to avoid penalties
   Source: City of Long Beach: Business License · City of Long Beach: Payments and renewals