LEARNING BUSINESS · USA / CA
Starting and operating a business in California
Entity filing, seller’s permits, payroll taxes, and local permits each have their own authority.
ENTITY FILING
California Secretary of State · bizfile↗TAX & SALES TAX
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration↗EMPLOYEES
Employment Development Department · Payroll taxes↗LICENSES & PERMITS
CalGold permit assistance↗STATE RESEARCH CHECKLIST
Resolve the state-specific facts first.
Use the official links above to build a record of what applies to the actual business. The result can differ by entity, activity, location, workers, goods, and customers.
- 01Confirm entity filing, registered-agent, and ongoing-report requirements.
- 02Confirm tax, seller, and employer registrations before the first applicable transaction.
- 03Check city, county, zoning, professional, and industry approvals separately.
Learning Business provides educational information, not legal, tax, immigration, or financial advice. Confirm the current requirement with the responsible authority or a qualified local professional.