Licenses, Permits, & Other Regulations
When starting a business, you need to know how to comply with all government regulations. Why? Because noncompliance can result in costly penalties. If you are not sure about something... Contact Us.
We can assist you in avoiding these risks with information and help in the following areas:
- County & City Offices
- Other Permits and Requirements
- Food Permit
- Sellers Permit (Resale Permit)
- State Income Tax/Corporation Registration
- Business & Miscellaneous Licenses, Etc.
- Liquor License
- Excise Tax and Environmental Fees
- Employer Taxes & Workers Comp insurance
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2720 2nd Street Ceres, CA 95307-3216 (209)532-4212 |
1010 10th Street Modesto, CA 95354-0847 (209) 577-5389 |
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7018 Pine Hughson, CA 95326 (209) 883-4054 |
280 3rd Street Oakdale, CA 95361 (209) 847-3031 |
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6707 Third Street Riverbank, CA. 95367-2305 (209) 863-7114 |
156 S. Broadway, Ste. #230 Turlock, CA. 95380-5454 (209) 668-5540 |
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320 E. Street Waterford, CA 95386-9005 (209) 874-2328 |
33 S. Del Puerto Ave. Patterson, CA. 95369-2546 (209) 892-2041 |
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1162 Main Street Newman, CA 95360 (209) 892-204 |
1010 10th Street Modesto, CA. 95354-0847 (209) 525-6330 |
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Tuolumne County |
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222 South Shepard Street Sonora, CA. 95370-4734 (209) 532-4212 |
94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 532-4541 |
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Merced County |
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750 Bellevue Road Atwater, CA 95301-2598 (209) 357-6300 |
1546 Golden Gate Ave. Dos Palos, CA. 93620-2330 (209)392-2174 |
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682 3rd Street Gustine, CA. 95322-1102 (209) 854-6471 |
678 W. 18th Street Merced, CA 95340 (209) 385-6800 |
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1416 "C" Street Livingston, CA. 95334-1417 (209) 394-8041 |
2507 Heritage Dr. Atwater, CA 95301 (209) 385-7686 |
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520 "J" Street Los Banos, CA 93635 |
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County Building Permits and Inspections (including construction and remodeling) |
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1010 10th Street (10th Street Plaza) Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 525-6557 |
2222 "M" Street Merced, CA 95340 (209) 385-7477 |
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Staff will help identify any additional permits that may be required for your business and the departments or agencies where these may be obtained (e.g., Air Pollution Control District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Environmental Health, Sheriff's Office, and Fire District). It is your responsibility to make sure your business has all necessary permits. |
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Environmental Resources Department |
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3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA 95358-9494 (209) 525-6700 |
777 W. 22nd Street Merced, CA 95340 (209) 381-1100 |
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To find more information on areas that affect your business, such as pollution control or to use or natural resources, contact: |
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Department of General Services 344 N. 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-5386 |
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If you are producing, handling, or distributing food products to the public, you may need this permit. Fees vary depending on the type of business. If you are caught operating without a permit, the fee is doubled. When starting a restaurant or food facility or making changes (such as remodeling), it is necessary to get a Plan Check. Check with your local County Health Department. |
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You will need a license to sell liquor in your business. A limited number of new licenses are granted. You must fill out a pre-application and, if accepted, pay the following: |
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(Any pricing shown on this website is for informational purposes only. Actual prices may change at the discretion of each regulatory or government entity.) |
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Department 31 E. Channel Street Stockton, CA 95202 (209) 948-7739 |
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If you sell a product you must collect sales tax and remit to the State. You do not have to collect a tax on services. There are regulations that govern certain types of businesses that are not "clear cut." For example, tailors offer both a service and a product. At a certain point they must collect tax on the labor. If you are in doubt as to whether or not your business falls under these types of regulations, contact the Board of Equalization. |
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Board of Equalization 31 E. Channel Street, Room 264 Stockton, CA 95202 (209) 948-7720 or (800) 400-7115 - recording |
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If you sell cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, energy, motor vehicle fuel, or deal with hazardous substances you must pay a special tax or fee. The local Board of Equalization can help direct you to the appropriate department: |
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Board of Equalization 31 E. Channel Street, Room 264 Stockton, CA 95202 (209) 948-7720 or (800) 400-7115 - recording |
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Contact the Franchise Tax Board for forms to file individual state income tax. Also, you must register here if you are a corporation: |
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Franchise Tax Board 31 E. Channel Street, Room 219 Stockton, CA 95202 (800) 852-5711 |
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Tax Branch Employment Development Department 3340 Tully Road, Suite E-10 Modesto, CA 9550 (888) 745-3886) |
