The City of Torrance prides itself on being a balanced city, balancing the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, and creating a place where people love to live, work and play. Our robust and diverse business community is made up of leaders in their fields, and prides itself on being engaged and active in the fabric of the City.

The City of Torrance licenses thousands of businesses annually, including businesses located outside of the city that conduct work within our jurisdiction. From small family-owned businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups, to international headquarters and major manufacturers, Torrance is home to a diverse business community that are leaders in their field. Sectors found in the City of Torrance include, but are not limited to:

• Aerospace manufacturing and testing
• Alternative fuels, electric vehicle conversion and electric vehicle charging technologies
• Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing
• Craft beer breweries
• Pharmaceutical and peptide manufacturers
• Automotive research and development
• Pet food manufacturing
• Auto dealerships representing more than 25 brands
• Hotels
• Nationally ranked hospitals and medical specialists

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Add your business to Torrance Business Listings!

The enhanced on-line business profile listing is at no cost to Torrance based businesses with a current business license. It's great for those that don't currently have a website, and it's easy to use. Torrance businesses can activate their profile today! The new system requires a City login to create or maintain a business profile. This login also provides access to a number of other online City services. Please click here to create a new City login. 

Licensed Torrance businesses that wish to enter their information for inclusion in the Torrance Business Listing system will need the following information:

•  Business license number
•  Password (the 4-digit category code listed on your business license)

Whenever you log into the Torrance Business Listing system, you will see the current information the City has on your business. This system is where you can fill in details on your business address, business hours, contact information, website address, and/or a text-only advertisement. You will not be able to edit any information that is registered with your business license, such as business name, but you can always continue to add or change any information that is not registered on your business license.

If you want to change any of the information on your business license, please contact our Business License office at (310) 618-5828. If you would like to have your existing listing removed immediately and cannot log in to the Business Listing system, please contact the Economic Development office at (310) 618-5807 or via email at EconomicDevelopment@TorranceCA.Gov