A 10-Step Plan to Setting Up Shop in Long Beach



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A 9-Step Plan to Setting up a Business in Los Angeles County

Step 1. Evaluate Your Needs and Determine Your Location

Evaluate your business needs and determine your location that meets your business needs. Contact local real estate offices or call your city hall departments to find out if your prospective site is located in the Enterprise Zone, an area that offers state tax benefits.

Step 2. Zoning (City Planning and Building Department)

Locate Your City Planning and Building Department

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Cities establish zoning ordinances for both home-based businesses and commercial addresses. So, knowing your planning and building departments rules and regulations you can save time with planning.

Step 3. Fictitious Business Name (DBA)

If you intend to name your firm anything other than your own name, you must file a fictitious business name, also called a DBA (Doing Business As).

To File a Fictitious Business Name:

Los Angeles County Registrar

Phone: (800) 815-2666

Website:

Step 4. Get a Business License

Any person operating a business in a Los Angeles County City must obtain a business license and pay an annual business license tax. Also, the Business License Division can tell you which permits are necessary before opening.

Find Your City Business License Department:

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Step 5. Get Important State Permits

To determine what other permits or licenses you may need. Contact the appropriate offices listed below.

Visit the website: calgold. to determine what state licenses you will need.

For Wholesale and Retail Businesses

To apply for a Seller’s Permit:

State Board of Equalization: (310) 516-4300

For Restaurants and Food Vendors

A Health Inspection is required.

Contact your city and county health department

Visit the website: calgold.

For Restaurants Serving Alcohol and Liquor Stores

A Liquor License is required.

California Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control: (562) 982-1337

Website: abc.

For Some Types of Retail and Manufacturing

South Coast AQMD: (310) 233-7000

Website:

Business Structure

If you are filing as a corporation, S corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, you must register.

Secretary of State: (916) 657-5448

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If you are filing as a sole proprietorship you must register.

Los Angeles County Clerk: (800) 815-2666

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Step 6. Get the Right City Permits

Contact the City Hall in the City you plan on opening your business.

Find Your City Hall:

Contact the Following Departments to make sure you obtain all needed local city information on licensing:

Zoning

For questions about Zoning, Environmental Review, Land Use, and Conditional Use Permits.

Planning & Building

For questions about Plan Check, Mechanical, and Electrical Permits.

Business License

Information on applications and licenses needed

Public Works

For questions on public right-of-way, sanitation, and recycling.

Fire Prevention Services

Information on fire alarm and contacting the city fire department in case of emergency.

Step 7. Get a Federal Taxpayer Identification Number

A partnership, corporation, or a sole proprietorship with employees requires a Federal Tax I.D. Number. A sole proprietorship without employees can use the owner’s social security number.

Internal Revenue Service

Phone: (800) 829-1040

Website:

Step 8. Get a State Identification Number

The same rules generally apply for a State Tax I.D. Number as for a Federal Tax I.D. Number. Please refer to the item above.

Franchise Tax Board

Phone: (800) 852-5711

Website:

Step 9. Open A Checking Account For Your Business Only

Separate business and personal accounting is essential when you file your tax return.

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