California Business Start-up Checklist

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The business start-up checklist below is meant to inform you of the tasks you may have to perform when starting your business. Not every small business will have to complete each step. For instance, you may decide not to register your trademark with state or federal officials. Or, you may not be required to publish a notice of intent to do business. Since laws vary by state and by type of business, be sure to check with local authorities to determine if there are any additional legal steps you need to take.
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Seller's Permit Businesses in California must register for a California seller's permit from the Department of Tax & Fee Administration if they are involved with any business activity in California and/or intend to sell or lease merchandise subject to sales tax.

How to Start a Business in CaliforniaChoose a Business Idea.Decide on a Legal Structure.Choose a Business Name.Register Your Business Entity.Apply for California Licenses and Permits.Pick a Business Location and Check Zoning Regulations.Register and Report Taxes.Obtain Insurance.More items...

How to Start a Business in CaliforniaChoose a Business Idea.Decide on a Legal Structure.Choose a Business Name.Register Your Business Entity.Apply for California Licenses and Permits.Pick a Business Location and Check Zoning Regulations.Register and Report Taxes.Obtain Insurance.More items...

Any business owner must obtain a general business license in the city in which your business is located. Some California cities refer to a business license as a business tax certificate. Businesses that are operated in unincorporated sections of the state must obtain their license or tax certificate on a county basis.

Business Permit Requirements Applicable business registration document: Certificate of Business Name Registration (for single proprietors) Articles of Partnership (for partnerships) Articles of Incorporation (for corporations)

Business Startup ChecklistSelect a Name and Legal Structure.Write a Business Plan.Obtain your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)Open the Company Bank Account.Lease Office, Warehouse or Retail Space (if not home-based)Obtain Licenses and Permits.Hire Employees (if applicable)More items...

How to Form a Corporation in CaliforniaChoose a Corporate Name.File Articles of Incorporation.Appoint a Registered Agent.Prepare Corporate Bylaws.Appoint Directors and Hold First Board Meeting.Issue Stock.File a Statement of Information.Comply with Tax Requirements.

The cost to start a California limited liability company (LLC) online is $70. This fee is paid to the California Secretary of State when filing the LLC's Articles of Organization.

LLCs, Corporations, LPs, LLPs, or GPs operating in California need to register and form their legal entity with the California Secretary of State's Office, file appropriate taxes, register as an employer, and obtain business licenses and other permits from appropriate cities or counties.

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