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

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

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