Starting a Business?
This is a brief listing to assist you in finding various resources for getting everything in order to start your business. Following are the most commonly needed phone numbers. There may be additional licenses required for your particular business.
COUNTY PERMITS
Business License
Tax Collector's Office
Business License Section
(925) 646-4230
Registering Your Business Name
Legally you must register you business name with the County Clerk.
(925) 646-2365
Home Occupations, Zoning, Sign permits
Contra Costa County
Application & Permit Center
(925) 646-1600
Tax Assessor (Business Taxes)
(925) 313-7600
Health Department
If you have a restaurant, catering or a business where you handle food, you may
need to file with Public Health.
(925) 646-5225
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
(925) 930-5500
Other Licenses& Permits
Contra Costa County, Business License Division
(925) 646-4230
STATE PERMITS
Department of Consumer Affairs is very helpful if you do not know the correct department to contact.
Employment Development Department
If you have employees, you may need to apply for a State Employer Identification Number.
(510) 577-2396
Worker's Compensation Insurance
If you have employees, you may be required to carry Workman's Compensation Insurance policy.
(510) 577-3000 for state administered fund or
check with your Insurance Agent.
Department of Consumer Affairs
(800) 952-5210
Contractor's State License
(800) 321-5210
Franchise Tax Board
(800) 338-0505
State Board of Equalization
(for Sales Tax Permit or Seller's Permit)
(800) 432-2829
FEDERAL PERMITS
If you have employees, you may need to apply for a Federal Identification Number.
Internal Revenue Service
(for Federal ID Number)
(800) 829-1040
Send Inquiries to: RodeoChamber@gmail.com
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