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Yes, all companies are required to obtain a California business license, no matter whether they have a physical storefront or just sell online. All businesses are required to get a business license as it helps the government keep track of active businesses in the area and ensure taxes are being filed and paid.

Honorably discharged veterans, who are California residents, that hawk, peddle or vend any good excepting alchohol, are exempt from paying an otherwise required City buisness license fee. Taxes must still be paid. (Business and Professions Code. 16001.7.)

Yes, online businesses must now hold a seller's permit if doing business in California.Just as with physical businesses, any online business making three or more sales in a 12-month period must apply for a seller's permit.

California Seller's Permit: If you are doing business in California and intend to sell or lease tangible personal property subject to sales tax sold at retail, you are required to have a seller's permit and prominently display it at your place of business. Read our Seller's Permit FAQ for more information.

The most basic type of business license you may need is a local business operating license, which, as the name suggests, essentially grants you the right to operate your business.You also can use the SBA's small business resource search tool to find local business requirements based on your area.

In most states, forming an LLC doesn't require a business license, but you'll need to follow your state's procedures. An LLC requires registering with the state and filing the appropriate forms. But even though you don't need a business license to form an LLC, you probably need one to operate the LLC as a business.

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.