Doing Business in Thousand Oaks


Haider Alawami

(805) 449-2135

halawami@toaks.gov

Thousand Oaks offers big City resources in a robust, mid-size community that puts quality of life first.


With its commitment to public safety, array of community amenities and programming, excellent local and nearby job opportunities, great schools, access to higher education institutions, and skilled workforce, Thousand Oaks is one of California’s most desirable places to live, work and raise a family. It’s also an ideal location for established and start-up businesses alike.


The City of Thousand Oaks is nestled in the heart of the Conejo Valley, encircled by picturesque mountains and hillsides, on the eastern edge of Ventura County and the northwestern part of the Greater Los Angeles area. (The City is located just 35 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.)


The City of Thousand Oaks offers a business concierge through the Economic Development division that can help connect existing and prospective businesses to assist with needs such as:

  1. Site Selection
  2. Development Process Navigation
  3. Business Permit Information
  4. Business Visitation Program


Through partnerships with our local business community organizations, Economic Development staff can also help connect businesses with various resources, such as financing, legal services, mentoring, marketing and branding, and training.

1000 Reasons Why

$109,378

median household income

126,966

population

15,250

acres of open space

7.25%

Sales & Use Tax Rate

1.04%

Property Tax Rate

10%

transient occupancy tax rate

Online Services for Business Licenses

businesses in thousand oaks
  1. Apply for a Business Tax Certificate
  2. Renew an existing Business Tax Certificate
  3. Pay a balance due
  4. Close an existing business account
  5. Search businesses online
  6. Update your business information

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