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Figuring Out What Licenses and Tax IDs You Need

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First, 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.

Of course there are financial and tax considerations. As you look your legal structure options, you’ll need to consider a number of factors, including how much of control you want to have, your business' vulnarability to lawsuits and money needs. Once you have determined a structure, you will need your tax registrations and licensing.

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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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HERE IS THE PROCESS

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Fill Out An Online Form

You need to submit your business information first.

2

Select Licenses and Tax IDs You Need

You can select one or more of the licenses, tax IDs or other registrtrations you need such as an LLC o DBA (Doing Business As) .

3

Select Payment Type

Select payment type and pay online.

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We will Email and Mail You With Filed Documents

After payment, you will receive a receipt by email. Then check your email often because in the next hour, same day or shortly the next day, we will file and mail or email the documents to you.


Business License

In addition to a DBA (Doing Business As) (California Incorporation) registration, you will need a business license. Also called an Occupational License

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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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EIN Federal Business ID

In addition to a DBA (Doing Business As) (Fictitious Firm Name Certificate) registration, you will need an EIN if you are an employer, LLC, Corp, or Partneship.

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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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licenses

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.

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