Business Licensing

All businesses with a physical location in City of Brighton (City), whether commercial or home based, are required to have an active business license issued by the City’s Finance Department. A business may be considered to have physical presence if the businesses' employees come into the city to provide goods or services and may be required to have a license. 

In accordance with Colo. Rev Stat.§ 39-26-802.9. no license is required for remote sellers or those with only incidental physical presence in the city that are properly licensed with the State of Colorado. Remote sellers can obtain a sales tax account number for the purpose of filing and remitting sales tax to the city. 

Please note that renewal applications are subject to review and approval to ensure compliance with the City’s code. Depending on the type of business additional licenses, permits and/or approvals may be required. There is no fee to apply for a general business and sales tax license. 

For liquor licensing please contact the City Clerk's Office. For contractor licenses, please contact the building and permitting division.

To close your City of Brighton sales tax account and avoid receiving past due statements, please visit brightonco.gov/accountclosure.

Business License Application 

If you are applying for a new license you will have to register and choose the appropriate license. Please see below if you are unsure which license application to complete. If you already have an account with the City of Brighton, you will need your account number and an activation code. 

Type of applications

• Commercial (City Location)- Business has a commercial within the Brighton city limits. Note as of January 2026, massage businesses will also require a CBI background check. 
• Home-Based - Business is based in a home within Brighton city limits.
• Mobile Vendor - For mobile and outdoor vendors including food trucks. 
• Service (No City Location) - Business does not have a physical office in Brighton but regularly comes into the city to provide goods or services. 
• Security guard business - Business provides security guard services within the City of Brighton. Individual security guards do not need a license from the city. The security company will be responsible for ensuring that its employees are properly background checked and meet all rules, laws and regulations. 
• Remote Seller Registration - This option is available for remote sellers exempt from licensing requirements who need a Brighton sales tax account.