Business License

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    All businesses need a business license.
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    A DBA (Doing Business As) is required if using a trade name.
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    Wholesalers, Retailers or buyers of wholesale items need this.

Business License and EIN

A business license is a Business Tax Registration Required By All Businesses. An EIN is a Business Tax ID that all businesses need.

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Seller's Permit

In addition to a DBA (Doing Business As) (Assumed Business Name) registration, you will need a Seller's Permit if you sell merchandise or want to buy wholesale

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California Incorporation

A DBA (Doing Business As) (Fictitious Firm Name Certificate) registration is required for partnerships and users of a trade name. Instead of a DBA (Doing Business As) , you can form an LLC, or Corporation.

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LLC or Corporation?

It is recommended that you file an LLC or Incorporate your business instead of a DBA (Doing Business As) . An LLC or Corp will register your business name.

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DBA (Doing Business As)

DBA (Doing Business As)

Using a trade name requires a DBA (Doing Business As) filing.

BusinessLicense

Business License

All businesses must obtain an occupational business license.

Sellers Permit

Seller's Permit

Retailers and Wholesalers must obtain a seller's permit.

EIN

EIN

Almost all businesses must obtain an Employer ID Number.

How to Select Your Licenses and Tax IDs


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Select Structure

There are four legal business structures: You must choose one of these: sole proprietor, a gen. or limited partnership, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Corporation.

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File a Certificate

Limited Liability Company Corporation must get a state LLC / corporate certificate. Sole Proprietors/Partners must File a DBA (Doing Business As) , Nonprofits must form a non profit corporation.

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Get License & EIN

In addition to a corp, LLC, or DBA (Doing Business As) , you will need to obtain an EIN and a business license. If you will hire, you will also need a state EIN.

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LLC or Corporation?

It is recommended that you file an LLC or Incorporate your business instead of a DBA (Doing Business As) . An LLC or Corp will register your business name

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All businesses need a business license and an EIN, users of a trade name need a DBA (Doing Business As) , wholesalers and retailers need a seller's permit. Instead of filing a DBA (Doing Business As) , you can form an LLC or Incorporate. Employers need a state employer tax identification number.

Obtain any one or all of these here. Most filings take 1-3 days.

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