California, United States / 21.01.2021 20:46:57
California is the fifth largest economy in the world with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $ 2,747 billion USD, according to data from the United States Department of Commerce. This makes it a Very attractive place for those looking to start a new business.
Before opening you will have to complete several steps such as choose the name and the business structure, register the brand, register to pay taxes, etc., but one of the most important is undoubtedly process the necessary permits and licenses to operate. Depending on the business you want to start, you may need several according to local, regional, state and federal regulations.
Most common permits and licenses
At the federal and state level:
- License according to your industry: certify your business or you as specialist in the product or service you plan to offer. They vary depending on your type of business: auto repair, beauty salons, catering companies, teaching, etc.
Locally:
- Business license: most locations require a business license or business tax record.
- Zoning: ensures that your business activities are allowed in the area, whether you operate from your home or in a commercial location.
- Building permit: in case you build a new premises or are going to do renovationsLike adding walls or sinks, you should check with your local building department for the proper permits.
- Fictitious Business Name: The Fictitious Business Name or Doing Business As (DBA) in English Required when the business name does not include the names of the owners and each of the partners, when the name suggests that there are multiple owners, or when the nature of the business is not apparent from the name. It is processed in the county in which the premises are located.
* For all these procedures ask the city if your business will be in an incorporated city or to the county if it will be in an unincorporated area.
How do I know what permissions I need?
California Government Business Portal
Offers quick guides for each type of business. They include lists of the basic requirements that you have to cover.
- Enter the site by clicking here.
- Da click en tu tipo of business
- I know will open a .pdf in a popup window with the corresponding guide.
CalGold, California government platform
Search for the Permits and licenses required according to the place where you want to operate and your type of business (If you can’t find it, you can use “General Business Information”). Your research It will show the contact information of the different agencies that you will have to contact. You can also consult resources that the state government offers to businesses like yours to improve their operations.
- Enter the site by clicking here.
- Enter the place where you want to open your business
- Enter your Business Type
- Click on look for
- A list with applicable licenses and permits. You can filter them by federal, state, local, etc.
BreEZe, California Department of Consumer Affairs
It enables businesses obtain and / or renew licenses online, while offering consumers the opportunity to consult licenses and file complaints about companies.
It is part of a California government initiative to digitize this type of paperwork. However, being a plan in process still not all types of licenses can be obtained through it for all types of businesses.
- Enter the site by clicking here.
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Create an account to be able to access the information.
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