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
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
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 958141
888-745-3886
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.
State Income Tax Information
Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
Franchise Tax Board
300 S. Spring St., Suite 5704
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1265
(800) 852-5711
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
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