BUSINESS LICENSE
How to start a business in the City of San Fernando
Step 1
- Contact San Fernando City Hall to make sure the zoning is
correct for your new business address.
- Every business must
meet certain zoning requirements. Call the Planning Department
at (818) 898-1227 for further information
and to obtain a Commercial Business Occupancy Permit Application.
Step 2
- File a fictitious business name statement
- It is recommended
that you call the Los Angeles County Clerk’s
Office to determine if your business name is already in use.
- Contact
your local newspaper. The paper will file your
DBA statement with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s
Office and publish your new business name.
Step 3
- Obtain a State Board of Equalization resale permit, if
required. Contact the State of California to file proper
State Tax forms
and obtain labor standards for employees.
- Businesses are
required to obtain a permit from the State Board of
Equalization for “selling or acquiring any tangible
items for repair or use in the business”
- The seller’s
permit must show your San Fernando business address.
Step 4
- Obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number
- Contact the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for your employer identification
number. They also provide seminars for new businesses,
additional information and required forms.
Step 5
- Obtain a Business License Application
- Contact the City
of San Fernando to obtain an application for Business
License.
- Depending
on the type of business you have you may be required
to bring in these or any of the following documents:
- County Health Permit
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Permit
- State Contractor’s
License
- Establishment and Cosmetology License
- Bureau of Automotive
Repair License
- You need the following information to complete the
application:
- Business name & address
- Business telephone number
- Description of the business
- The property owner’s
name, address and telephone number
- Social Security Number
- Federal Tax ID number
- Driver’s License
- Articles of Incorporation, if
applicable
- Alarm company name, address & telephone number
- Important Telephone Numbers
- State Board of Equalization
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 250, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 904-2300
- Federal Tax Identification Number
6230 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(800) 829-3676
- LA Department of Health Service (Garment Inspection)
2525 Corporate Place, Monterey Park, CA 91754
(213) 881-4029
- Bureau of Automotive Repair License (Smog Check
Included)
21601 Vanowen St., Suite 100, Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 596-4400
- LA County Health Department (Fixed Locations & Pushcarts)
25050 Peachland Ave., Suite 210, Santa Clarita,
CA 91321
(661) 254-9560
- LA County Health Department (Catering Trucks)
5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 430-5500
- San Fernando Sun Newspaper (Fictitious Business
Name)
601 S Brand Blvd., San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-3111
- Fees
- Contact the Business License Department at (818)
898-1211 for the fee amount. The fee is based both
on the type of
business you have and the location of the business
within the City. An
additional $22.00 processing fee applies to all accounts
How to obtain a San Fernando Swap Meet Business License
- Obtain a State Board of Equalization resale permit
- Apply
for a seller’s permit with the CSBOE, it must
show your name and/or business name and the San Fernando
Swap Meet address:
585 Glenoaks Blvd
San Fernando , CA 91340
- The address to the CSBOE is: 15350 Sherman Way, Suite
250, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Phone (818) 904-2300
- Documents Needed
- Individual listed on permit must come
in to City Hall and bring the following documents:
- Seller’s Permit
- CA Driver’s License
- Social Security Number
- Fees
- The minimum fee for the license is $72.00
For additional information contact Sandra Soto:
Email: ssoto@sfcity.org
Phone: (818) 898-1211
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