Burbank Updates Business Licensing and Compliance System
Local business owners will soon transition to a new 24-hour online portal for licensing, renewals, and tax payments.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The City of Burbank has expanded its partnership with HdL Companies to centralize business license administration, compliance, and revenue collection. This shift impacts all local operators who will transition to a new 24-hour online self-service portal for licensing tasks.
Why it matters
The city aims to modernize tax compliance and create a more equitable environment for local businesses by identifying unregistered entities and streamlining revenue collection through an education-first enforcement model.
HdL Companies provides revenue management to over 900 local governments and has recovered $4 billion in revenue for agencies since 1983. The expansion covers all business license administration and compliance functions for Burbank.
The players
Burbank
A California city government responsible for local regulatory oversight and tax collection.
HdL Companies
A revenue management and compliance services firm that partners with over 900 local agencies to administer tax programs.
The details
Under the expanded agreement, HdL Companies will handle the end-to-end licensing lifecycle, including identifying unregistered businesses and managing delinquent accounts. Operators will gain access to a 24-hour self-service portal designed to simplify the renewal and payment process. The city emphasizes an education-first approach to compliance, aiming to ensure all local entities meet their obligations efficiently.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The City of Burbank announced the expanded partnership with HdL Companies.
Market Landscape
Burbank joins a growing national trend of local governments adopting digital-first, outsourced tax administration to improve revenue capture. This move signals a departure from legacy, paper-heavy municipal processes toward automated compliance platforms used by over 900 other jurisdictions.
Business owners should prepare for changes in the licensing and renewal interface as the city transitions these functions to HdL Companies. Review your current filing status and contact city hall to ensure your records are updated before the full platform rollout.
The takeaway
Operators should monitor upcoming city communications regarding the launch of the new self-service portal to avoid compliance delays. Establishing a point of contact at the city's finance department now can help resolve potential discrepancies in account status during the transition period.
Further reading
Find more updates on local regulatory changes in the Burbank Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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