~~It varies from city to city. It is calculated differently also for the type of business you have. Retail and construction are two different calculations and there are many more.Call the city you want the license in. They can tell you exactly what it would costs for what type of business you are referring to.~~
      Answer1:The California Business License Fee is about $10 to about $100. In most cases, the license must be renewed annually. http://www.businessnameusa.com/business-... , read there for more info.
      Answer2:I live in Berkeley, CA... and mine is $51