Plans for new buildings, renovations, and tenant improvements must be checked in advance of building permit issuance.
applies to: Security Guard and Patrol Services
Required for all entities doing business within city limits. See "County Unincorporated" for businesses located outside of city limits.
agency note: Please call the Business Tax staff at (714) 647-5447 to discuss your business's requirements – application forms can be mailed upon request.
Business location must conform with General Plan zoning provisions.
The police department may require that alarm systems, solicitors, or other aspects of the business be permitted.
A Fictitious Business Name (FBN) or Doing Business As (DBA) statement is required when the business name does not include the surname of the individual owner(s) and each of the partners; or the business name suggests the existence of additional owners; or the nature of the business in not clearly evident by the name of the business. For example Bill Smith and Sons Plumbing would require a FBN because the name implies additional owners, Bill Smith Plumbing does not require a FBN. Bill Smith Industries would require a FBN because it does not identify the nature of the business.
Security guards or patrol persons carrying a baton are required to obtain this license.
If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.
agency note: Also, if you are conducting business as one of the following, you must file a bond with the Secretary of State's Office: immigration consultant, credit services organization, dance studio, discount buying organization, employment agency, employment counseling service, invention developer, job listing service, nurses registry, or auctioneer or auction company.
Harassment or discrimination in employment is prohibited if it is based on a person's race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, physical disability (including AIDS), mental disability, marital status, medical condition (cured cancer), and refusal of family care leave. Discrimination in housing, public services and accommodations is also prohibited.
agency note: Employer must post the Harassment or Discrimination in Employment notice (DFEH 162) and provide their employees with a copy of the DFEH's information sheet on sexual harassment (DFEH 185) or a statement that contains equivalent information. Employers must also provide notice of an employee's right to request pregnancy disability leave or transfer, as well as notice to request a family and medical care leave (CFRA). Employers with 5 or more employees must maintain all personnel records for a minimum of 2 years.
Armed security guards, armed alarm responders, armed private patrol operators, and armed private investigators are required to obtain this license.
Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.
Contract security guard companies must obtain this license
Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.
All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.
agency note: For Additional information about RESALE CERTIFICATE go to this website: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm
In California, all security guards must carry either a temporary or a permanent security guard registration to work legally. Even un-armed security guards must have a security guard registration.
Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
agency note: All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.
Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.
Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. Businesses can obtain appropriate Federal income tax forms from this location.
agency note: Alternate location for South Orange County: 24000 Avila Rd., Room 3202, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Additional Office locations: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-My-Local-Office-in-California
Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Provides information on counseling, training programs and financial programs for new and existing businesses.
agency note: Assistance to businesses; Enterprise Zone tax credits and tax incentives; administer redevelopment areas; employment and hiring credits; WORK Center for personnel assistance; housing programs; Permit Assistance Team to facilitate city building permit process, Empowerment Zone and International Trade assistance.
A local SBDC may be able to provide information and assistance to basic business questions. Consultation services may include examination of business opportunities, preparation of business plans, development of marketing skills and location of financial assistance. Some sessions may be free of charge.
The SCORE Association, supported by SBA, is a nonprofit association of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisers and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
agency note: Retired executives provide guidance , management counseling and training to first-time entrepreneurs and current small business owners
The SBA renders assistance with special programs for women and minorities, financing for starting businesses, including developing business plans and providing information on other SBA programs.