How much does a small business license cost in Sacramento, CA?

Answer 1

It depends on what kind of "business" do you want to get in:

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City
Business License: Required if business located within incorporated city limits
Contact: City of Sacramento
City Finance, Revenue Department
Business License
730 I Street, Room 114
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-808-8500


Fire Prevention Information/Inspection: Businesses may be subject to a yearly inspection of facility - annual fee may be charged.
Contact: City of Sacramento
City Fire Department
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite #200
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-433-1300

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Land Use Permit/Zoning Clearance: Example: zone change, variance, conditional use permit. Required if business located within incorporated city limits.
Contact: City of Sacramento
City Planning Services
Planning Services
1231 I Street, Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-808-5656

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Police Regulations/Public Safety Issues: Some city police departments offer business crime prevention programs and may also issue permits for certain activities i.e. burglar alarm, solicitors etc. - requirements vary from city to city.
Contact: City of Sacramento
Police Department
5770 Freeport Blvd, Suite 100
Sacramento,
916-264-5471

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

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County
Business Property Statement: Businesses are required to report all equipment, fixtures, supplies, and leasehold improvements held for business use at each location.
Contact: County of Sacramento
Assessor's Office
3701 Power Inn Rd., Suite 3000
Sacramento, CA 95826-4329
916-875-0700
Notes: Property Statements are due January 1 of each year
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Fictitious Business Name Filing: Required if fictitious business name is used.
Contact: County of Sacramento
Treasurer Tax Collector's Office
Fictitious Business Name
700 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-6644

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

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State
Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.
Contact: Secretary of State
Business Programs Division
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-657-5448
Notes: Also, if you are conducting business as one of the following, you must file a bond with the Secretary of State's Office: immigration consultant,credit services organization, dance studio, discount buying organization, employment agency, employment counseling service, invention developer, job listing service, nurses registry, or auctioneer or auction company.
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Discrimination Law: Harassment or discrimination in employment is prohibited if it is based on a person's race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, physical disability (including AIDS), mental disability, marital status, medical condition (cured cancer), and refusal of family care leave. Discrimination in housing, public services and accommodations is also prohibited.
Contact: Department of Fair Employment and Housing
2000 O Street, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95814-5212
1-800-884-1684
Notes: Employers must post the Harassment or Discrimination in Employment notice (DFEH 162) and provide their employees with a copy of the DFEH's information sheet on sexual harassment (DFEH 185) or a statement that contains equivalent information. Employers must also provide notice of an employee's right to request pregnancy disability leave or transfer, as well as notice to request a family or medical care leave (CFRA). Employers with 5 or more employees must maintain all personnel records for a minimum of 2 years.
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.
Contact: Department of Industrial Relations
Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
2424 Arden Way Suite 410
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-263-2855
Notes: Certain permits/licenses/certifications may be required for compliance with Health & Safety Standards, General Industry Safety Order, Carcinogen regulations and Construction Safety orders i.e. excavation/trenching, asbestos related work, crane/derrick operation, air/liquid petroleum gas tanks, etc.
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Registration Form for Employers: Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.
Contact: Employment Development Department
Employment Tax Customer Service Office
For office locations...
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.
Contact: State Board of Equalization
Sales/ Use Tax Division
For office locations... Notes: For Additional information about RESALE CERTIFICATE go to this website: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

State Income Tax Information: Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
Contact: Franchise Tax Board
3321 Power Inn Rd. Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95826-3389
800-852-5711

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

State Income Tax Information: Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
Contact: Franchise Tax Board
Business Entities Division
P.O. Box 942857
Sacramento, CA 94257
1-800-852-5711
916-845-4543
Notes: All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Wage/Hour Laws: Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.
Contact: Department of Industrial Relations
Labor Standards Enforcement
For office locations...
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Workers' Compensation Information: Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
Contact: Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Workers' Compensation
2424 Arden Way, Suite 230
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-263-2735

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

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Federal
Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN): Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. Businesses can obtain appropriate Federal income tax forms from this location.
Contact: US Department of Treasury
Internal Revenue Services
4330 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
800-829-3676

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Proof of Residency Requirement: Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Contact: US Immigration and Naturalization Service
630 Sansome St. Rm. 200
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-705-4411

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Other
Consulting Training and Financial Assistance: May be used for business assistance information and answers to basic business questions. Business owners can utilize consultant's and information resources to examine new business opportunities, to develop financial or marketing skills, or to evaluate virtually any part of their business.
Contact: Regional Enviromental Business Resource and Assistance Center
1410 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-563-3241
1-800-641-0000

Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Consulting, Training and Financial Assistance: A local SBDC may be able to provide information and assistance to basic business questions. Consultation services may include examination of business opportunities, preparation of business plans, development of marketing skills and location of financial assistance. Some sessions may be free of charge.
Contact: California Technology, Trade & Commerce Agency
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
1102 Q Street, Suite 6000
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-324-5068
916-303-6600
Notes: For local SBDC office locations go to website - Homepage - Business & Community Resources - Small Businesses - Listing of SBDC Offices by Name..
Applies to: Tax Preparation Services

Tax Preparer Registration: Required for any person who for a fee, assists with or prepares a State or Federal tax return, or assumes responsibility for such a return, or who offers these services.
Contact: California Tax Education Council
P.O. Box 2890
Sacramento, CA 95812-2890
916-492-0457




Last updated: June 28, 2005


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