Alcoholic Beverage Control
If you intend to have your business sell alcoholic beverages, you should contact the State Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
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Contractors
If you intend to engage in the construction industry, you should contact the State License Board to determine what special permits/license may be required.
Contractor's State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827-1703
(800) 321-2752 (Automated Phone Response System)
www.ca.gov/cslb
Department of Industrial Relations
320 W. 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 576-7750
www.dir.ca.gov
Forming a Corporation
If forming a corporation, you must file articles of incorporation with the California Secretary of State.
Secretary of State
1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.ss.ca.gov
Corporate Filing & Services Division
(916) 657-5448
Limited Partnership Division
(916) 653-3365
Trademark Division
(916) 653-4984
Insurance/Workers' Compensation
Any business should consider insurance coverage for general liability, product liability, fire and similar disasters, robbery and theft. Fidelity bonding should be considered for employees who handle cash receipts or other funds. If you have employees, Worker's Compensation insurance is mandatory under California law. (See Calif. Dept. of Workers’ Compensation)
Safety and Health Regulations
If you have employees, there are laws that set safety standards designed to prevent injuries arising out of unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Small employers (less than 10 employees) may be exempt from some of the CAL-OSHA requirements.
CAL-OSHA
6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 307
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(800) 963-9424
www.dir.ca.gov
Seller's Permit / Resale Number
Every business that will sell or lease tangible personal property (merchandise) to customers must obtain a seller's permit from the State Board of Equalization.
State Board of Equalization
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94105
(800) 400-7115
www.boe.ca.gov
State Licenses
The State of California imposes license requirements and fees on more than 100 businesses and professions. The Department of Consumer Affairs grants most licenses.
Department of Consumer Affairs
400 "R" Street, Suite 1080
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-1254 or
(800) 952-5210
www.dca.ca.gov
State Taxes - Withholding
If you have employees, you must register with the state Employment Development Department.
Employment Development Department (EDD)
3196 S. Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(888) 745-3886
www.edd.ca.gov
Vehicle Registration
Commercial vehicles for a business must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
49 S. Rosemead Blvd.,
Pasadena, 91107
(800) 777-0133
www.dmv.ca.gov
Wages, Hours, and Child Labor
If you have employees, you should contact the Department of Industrial Relations with regard to minimum wages, overtime pay, employee dismissal requirements, hiring of minors, and fair employment practices.
State Labor Commissioner
Labor Standards Office
30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3400
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-7878
www.dir.ca.gov