Business Info

City

Business Licenses (Business Tax Certificate)
Required for all entities doing business within the City of Los Angeles.
Office of Finance, Tax & Permit Division
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110
Van Nuys 91401
(818) 374-6850
http://finance.lacity.org/

Building & Construction Permits
Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.
City of Los Angeles Building & Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys 91401
(888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)
http://ladbs.org/LADBSWeb/public-home.jsf

Zoning Approval
Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permits, and parking regulations.
Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd. 91401
(888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)
http://ladbs.org/LADBSWeb/public-home.jsf

Land Use Permit
Zone change, variance, conditional use permit
City of Los Angeles Building & Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd. 91401
(888) 524-2845 (inside L.A. County)
(213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)
http://ladbs.org/LADBSWeb/public-home.jsf

County

Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. and is taxable and subject to assessment. Business operations need to file a Business Property Statement annually with the Office of the Assessor declaring property on hand as of January 1 of each property and fixtures with a cost less that $100,000 are not required to file property taxes.

County of Los Angeles
Office of the Assessor
Business Personal Property Assessments
13800 Balboa Blvd.
Sylmar 91342
(818) 833-6000
http://assessor.lacounty.gov/

Fictitious Name Filing (DBA)
Required if fictitious name is used. Name search can be completed on the Internet.
Business Name Filing & Registration
Van Nuys Branch Office
14340 W. Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 376-3777
https://www.lavote.net/home/county-clerk/fictitious-business-names/general-info

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, limited liability, or general), you must file with the Secretary of State’s Office

Secretary of State
Business Programs Division
1500 11th Street
Sacramento 95814
(916) 657-5448
http://www.sos.ca.gov/

Occupational Safety & 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.
Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
320 W. Fourth St., Room 850
Los Angeles 900136
(213) 576-7451
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.html

Registration Form for Employers
Required to file a registration within 15 days after paying more than $100 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-tine or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.

Employment Development Department
Employment Tax Customer Service Office
800 Capitol Mall, MIC 83
Sacramento, CA 95814
1-888-745-3886
http://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/Department_Directory.htm#Employment Tax

Sales & Use Permit (Seller’s Permit)
All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller’s Permit.
State Board of Equalization
Sales & Use Tax Division
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 250, Van Nuys
(818) 904-2300
http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

State Income Tax Information
Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
Franchise Tax Board
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 100
Van Nuys, CA 91406-4203
(800) 852-5711
www.ftb.ca.gov

Wage & Hour Laws
Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours, and working conditions
Department of Industrial Relations
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 206
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5315
www.dir.ca.gov

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.

Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Workers’ Compensation
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 105
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5367
www.dir.ca.gov/dwc

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.

IRS
Federal Building
6230 Van Nuys Blvd, 1st Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91401
800-829-1040
www.irs.gov

Proof of Residency Requirement
Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

US Immigration and Naturalization Service
Los Angeles District Office
300 North Los Angeles Street, Room 1001
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(800) 357-2099
http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices/california-los-angeles-field-office

Other

Consulting/Training/Financial Assistance
Consultation, information, assistance, and seminars on various aspects of business operations. Some sessions are offered at no charge.
SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
North Los Angeles County
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 3rd Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91403
(818) 907-9922
http://smallbizla.org

Valley Industry and Commerce Association
Advocates a better business climate and quality of life in the greater San Fernando Valley region. Includes news, services and events.
5121 Van Nuys Blvd # 203, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 817-0545
www.vica.com

Valley Economic Development Center
Provider of financing and training solutions for businesses. Includes news, history and program information
5121 Van Nuys Blvd #300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 907-9977
www.vedc.org