Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center

Business License Fee Reimbursement

Eligible small businesses may receive up to $300 in reimbursement for eligible business licensing expenses.


Eligible expenses include:	Business Tax Certificate (including any required Home Occupation Permit and/or Zoning Clearance with your city) Fictitious Business Name (DBA) filing (including the required four newspaper publications) LLC or Corporation registration fees
Eligibility requirements:	Your business must be located in Fresno County. You must be a startup or obtaining your business license for the first time. You must have received technical assistance from CVWEC and be actively engaged with our services. The eligible business license expense must have been paid between January 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026.
How to apply:	Click the button below to find the applications! Submit the application to CVWEC for review: centralvalleywec@mail.fresnostate.edu Once approved, provide a copy of your paid receipt and a current W-9 form. Please note that reimbursements are up to $300 per business and are subject to funding availability.