Starting a Business in the State of California

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Required Business Permits & Licenses for California

California Business Start-up Check List

California

Los Angeles:  310.455-6675

    Orange County:714.915-1659 

New York

   Manhattan: 917.438.9249

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The following laws, rules and California regulations apply to ALL businesses: Web Site Businesses, ebay, online, home, individuals, corporations, or any other business you enter into.  All businesses need these licenses.

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How  Do I Start a  Business in California?

Your  capital needs will be determined by the type of California operation that you are starting. For example a manufacturing firm will need more than a California service firm.

1. Have an understanding of the California business
2. List all  Expenses.
3. Make Sure You Have Enough Money
4. Determine California Business Form (E.g., Sole Owner or LLC)
5. Obtain the California Business Licences Required
6. Prepare a Budget.
7. Execute Your California Business Plans
8. Enjoy Making Money

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DO I NEED California INSURANCE?

You don't need insurance to start a California business but if you decide to obtain insurance, it depends on your business activities.

Insurance may be required for employees ( California worker's compensation insurance, disability insurance, or unemployment insurance).

Here are some types of California insurance for businesses: Surety bonds, business interruption insurance, liability insurance covering premises, activities, and products.

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How do I start a business in California?
 

We have links to  start a business in California

• For business licensing - see our  Services
• The Department  for state licensing 
• The Department for your state ID number and state employers withholding information 
• The  Service for federal ID numbers and federal employers withholding information 
• The Tax Board Guide for Corporations Starting Business in California and Frequently Asked Questions About California Corporation Taxes 

 

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  • California Business Licence - All California Businesses  are required to obtain a California Business Licence. (Corporations & LLCs need it as well - A corporation Registering is NOT a Business Licence Registering)

  • Caifornia DBA - All California Businesses  that use a business name other than the owner's personal or legal name are required to obtain a DBA.  Also called a doing business as, Ficticious, trade, or assumed business name.  (Corporations & LLCs are included)

  • California Seller's Permit - All California Businesses  that are Retailers or  wholesalers of taxable goods or services are required to obtain a Seller's Permit / Wholesale License. (Note: This Permit is obtained IN ADDITION to a Business Licence (Corporations & LLCs are included)

  • State Employer Tax Id EIN - All California Businesses  that are employers are required to obtain a California State Employer Tax Id EIN and a federal employer tax id FEIN. (Corporations & LLCs are included)

  • California Federal Tax Id FEIN - All California Businesses  that are Employers, California Corporations, LLCs, or Ltd partnerships  are required to obtain a Federal Tax Id FEIN. 

  • California Corporation  OR  California LLC   - Recommended to reduce taxes, obtain corporate credit, protect assets, and eliminate personal legal, civil and financial liability.

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 reduce the chances for personal liability

•  California Corporation  OR  LLC - All Businesses that want to obtain

  • California Corporate business credit,

  • Reduce personal and California business taxes, and

  • Protect themselves from legal and financial liability,

  • Should Register a California Corporation or LLC  

    • A California Corporation or LLC is the ultimate business entity to form for personal and business asset protection.  

    • State law allows you to create a separate corporate legal entity under which you can transact business, without the risk of exposing your assets to any personal liability that might arise out of your business

      • Note: Also need to  comply with the other license requirements above.

(Required for all business types - Corporations, Individuals, eBay, Online and home businesses are included!) 

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CAN I RUN A California BUSINESS OUT OF MY HOME?

Yes if you comply with all above requirements.  You can have a business home office and in most cases receive a small number of customer visits.  Normally, you may be restricted in the storage, delivery or distribution of tangible items directly to or from your home.
 

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Starting a Business in the State of California