Whether you're starting a sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), corporation, or partnership in California, you generally need a business licence to operate.
When is a permit required? A permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure or installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by the model codes adopted by the County of Riverside.
Although the County of Riverside does not have a business license program, if you are conducting business as defined in Ordinance No. 857 within the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside you are required to register for a Business (Stormwater) Registration for stormwater compliance.
State business license requirements California doesn't require that you obtain a business license at the state level. However, nearly every municipality mandates that you obtain a local business license to legally operate in that city.
If you are planning to conduct business in the City of Riverside you must obtain a City of Riverside business license, also referred to as a business tax.
Every California Corporation must adopt bylaws, and this article identifies the key components that should be included in California Corporation Bylaws; however, this article does not contain all the headings or provisions that are required to be included in California Corporation Bylaws.