All Businesses need a(n) , business tax registration.
 All Businesses that use a business name to trade that is other than the surname and first name of a sole proprietor or a fictitious business name other than the LLC or Corporation legal name need a(n)  DBA assumed business name certificate. Â
  You may also need a resale license if you selling touchable items.  (A.K.A CA seller's permit, state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate).
   In addition you will need a federal and a state EIN if you will hire employees. I.e., a CA Federal Tax Id Number and a(n) CA  State Employer Tax Number Â
   Instead of filing an Assumed Trade Firm business name ("DBA" Doing Business As) in , set up a coporation in CA  or set up a(n) CA LLCÂ
Here's How to Get Your CA Seller's Permit and Other permits and Registrations You May Need.
CA Seller's Permit, LLC, DBA, Licenses & Tax IDs Requirements:
Depending on what type of permit, account or license you are applying for, specific information will be required in the registration application process.
The following is a checklist of general information that you may need before you begin:
Social Security Number(s) (corporate officers excluded)Driver License(s) or State Identification number(s) Note: Other forms of acceptable identifications may include, but not limited to are U.S. passport, U.S. military ID, Consular Identification cards, or Visa (E-2)
In addition, if you are applying for other permits, accounts, or licenses, you may also need to provide the following information:
First decide on a business structure as a Sole Proprietor, LLC/Corp, or Partnership.
✔ Step 2 All Businesses need a , Business tax registration also called an occupation business License ✔ Step 3 Selling/Leasing or if wanting to buy or sell merchandise, food, equipment requires a Seller's Permit. ✔ Step 4 All Businesses Using a DBA doing business as name need a DBA Fictitious Business Name ✔ Step 5 Hiring Workers Requires a Federal EIN and a State Tax Number EIN
Selling/Leasing or if wanting to buy or sell merchandise, food, equipment requires a Seller's Permit.
All Businesses Using a DBA doing business as name need a DBA Fictitious Business Name
Hiring Workers Requires a Federal EIN and a State Tax Number EIN