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How do I register my business in Beverly Hills? |
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All businesses located in the City of Beverly Hills or conducting business within the city limits, whether or not the business is physically located in Beverly Hills, must apply for a Business Tax Registration Certificate before or within 30 days after the start of business operations in Beverly Hills. For more information see the municipal code. City of Beverly Hills Business Tax Division |
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Will your business be a Corporation? Is your business registered in another state? |
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All Corporations doing business in California are subject to the Corporation Franchise Tax. State Franchise Tax Board, 300 S Spring St. #5704, Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
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Do you need Federal Internal Revenue Service forms or other tax information? |
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Internal Revenue Service - Main page
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Are you planning to conduct business that involves the sale of tangible personal property, either retail or wholesale? |
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As a seller, you must remit sales tax to the state. in person: by mail: by phone: |
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Will you need to protect your trade name or “doing business as” name? |
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Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk |
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Will you have one or more employees? |
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Employers are required to register to receive a State Employer Identification Number and a Federal Employer ID Number. California State Employment Development Department US Internal Revenue Service to Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online. |
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Employers are also responsible for Workers Compensation. |
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Contact your insurance company or or |
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Will your business operate out of your home? |
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For information on which businesses are permitted to operate from your home and regulations that specifically apply to home-based businesses. Planning and Community Development Department - Planning information |
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Will you need to know if the property you plan to occupy is zoned for your type of business and has adequate parking, as well as whether the city may have imposed conditions on the operation of businesses at your proposed location? |
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Building and Safety Department - Land Use and Zoning Information |
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Will you need to know if the property you intend to own, rent or lease will pass building and fire code requirements? |
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You are strongly encouraged to contact the Building and Safety Department to review building records. Building and Safety Department - Fire Prevention Plan Review |
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Is your business adjacent to a residential use or separated from a residential use only by an alley? |
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| A no-fee Transitional License is required. Planning and Community Development Department - Transitional Use license form 445 N Rexford Drive, Ground Floor 310-285-1123  |
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Will any building construction or tenant improvements be required for your business, or will there be a change in property use from the previous business occupant?
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| For plan review, permits and certificate of occupancy: Building and Safety Department - Development & Construction 310-285-1141 |
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Will you use signage to advertise your business? |
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| Beverly Hills has comprehensive signage regulations. Plans for your sign must be prepared and submitted for architectural review Planning and Community Development Department - Commercial Sign Regulation 310-285-1123 |
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Will food preparation be involved? |
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| For regulations and approval: Los Angeles County Health Department 310-665-8450 |
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If you are opening a restaurant, are you planning to have an outdoor seating area? |
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| Permits are required for sidewalk dining or open-air dining near a residential zone. Planning and Community Development Department - Open Air Dining Information 310-285-1132 |
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Will your business sell or serve liquor? |
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| For state licensing information: State Alcoholic Beverage Control 310-412-6311 |
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Will your business need refuse or recycling services? |
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| The City of Beverly Hills Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, provides routine and special solid waste services for all businesses and multi-family dwellings in the City. Public Works Department - Solid Waste Services 310-285-2466 |
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Will your business offer valet parking for your customers? |
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| A valet permit may be necessary to operate a valet service for your customers. All valet operations which utilize any part of the public street, alley, property, or right-of-way are required to obtain a valet permit. Temporary valet permits are also issued within Beverly Hills for short-term events offering valet parking. Valet permits may include operational conditions. Department of Transportation - Valet Parking Permits 310-288-2662 |
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