Contact your local Chamber of Commerce or call the statewide Chamber of Commerce (800) 331-8877. The Chamber of Commerce will provide you with information for your area and referrals to other agencies.
The most common agencies to contact are:
- The State Board of Equalization for wholesale and resale numbers and sales tax information.
- The Office of Secretary of State (SOS) to register as a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership, or Limited Partnership.
- Your city or county for business licensing.
- The Department of Consumer Affairs for state licensing.
- The Employment Development Department for a state Employer ID number and state employer withholding information.
- The Internal Revenue Service for federal ID numbers and federal employers withholding information.
- The Franchise Tax Board for Publication 1060-Guide for Corporations Starting Business in California and Publication 1083-Frequently Asked Questions About California Corporation Taxes.
You can also download FTB Publications 1060 and 1083 from our Forms and Publications page.