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Business permits and other requirements in the City of West Covina (Los Angeles County) for business types:

Building and Construction Permit
city

Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.


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Restaurant

City of West Covina
Building Permit
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA, 91790
Phone: 626-939-8425
Fax: 626-813-8660
website
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Burglar Alarm Permit
city

A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system.


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Restaurant

City of West Covina
Police Department
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA, 91790
Phone: 626-939-8500
Fax: 626-813-8670
website
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Business License - Business Tax Certificate
city

Required for all entities doing business within city limits. See "County Unincorporated" for businesses located outside of city limits.


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Restaurant

City of West Covina
Business License
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA, 91790
Phone: 626-939-8447
Fax: 626-813-8664
website
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Hazardous Materials / Waste Management Program
city

Subject to local CUPA/HMUPA and accidental release program if handling any hazardous materials, generating or treating hazardous waste, storing in above ground or underground storage tanks.


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Restaurant

Local Enforcement Agency (LEA): City of West Covina
Waste Management Enforcement Agency
1444 W. Garvey Ave South
Rm 316
West Covina, CA, 91790
Phone: 626-939-8401
website
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Zoning Approval
city

Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.


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Restaurant

City of West Covina
Planning Department
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA, 91790
Phone: 626-939-8422
Fax: 626-813-8667
website
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Business Personal Property
county

Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment. Business operations need to file a Business Property Statement annually with the Assessor declaring property on hand as of January 1 of each year. Generally those businesses with personal property and fixtures with a cost less that $100,000 are not required to file a property statement.

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The Valley office is located at 13800 Balboa Blvd., Sylmar, 91342. Phone: 818-833-6000

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Restaurant

County of Los Angeles
Office of the Assessor
Business Personal Property Assessments
500 West Temple Street
Room 225
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 888-807-2111
website
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Fictitious Business Name - Doing Business As Statement
county

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.

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Notes: Additional location: 14340 Sylvan Street, 1st Floor Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-374-7191 Name search can be completed on the Internet.

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Restaurant

County of Los Angeles
Business Name Filing and Registration
12400 East Imperial Highway
Room 1007
Norwalk, CA, 90650
Phone: 800-201-8999
website
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Hazardous Materials / Waste Management Program
county

Subject to local CUPA/HMUPA and accidental release program if handling any hazardous materials, generating or treating hazardous waste, storing in above ground or underground storage tanks.


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Restaurant

County of Los Angeles
Fire Department
Health Hazardous Materials
5825 Rickenbacker Rd
Commerce, CA, 90040
Phone: 323-890-4045
Fax: 323-890-4046
website
For Office Locations... application
Public Health Operating License
county

Required of restaurants and businesses manufacturing food, ice or soft drinks

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Information on a Food Handlers Certification may also be obtained through this office. A permit is required for all businesses that wholesale food or beverage items to retail businesses.

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Restaurant

County of Los Angeles
Health Department/Environmental Health
Food & Milk Program
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA, 91706
Phone: 626-430-5200
website
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Weights and Measures
county

Businesses using scales, fuel pumps, electronic or manual price lookup scanner devices, or other measuring devices must ensure proper calibration and pass inspections.


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Restaurant

County of Los Angeles
Agricultural Commissioner
Weights & Measures
11012 South Garfield Avenue
South Gate, CA, 90280
Phone: 562-622-0402
Fax: 562-861-0278
website
For Office Locations... application
Authority to Construct/Permit to Operate
regional

Required if any person constructs, alters, replaces or operates any units that emit, may emit, or may reduce air emissions within the Region. An Authority to Construct must be obtained before building or installing a new emissions unit or modifying an existing emissions unit that requires a permit. A Permit to Operate is issued after all construction is completed and the emission unit is ready for operation. A permit is required for any sanding, coating, painting or the venting of vessels into the air. In addition, a Portable Equipment Registration is needed for any portable welders (over 50-hp) you operate (i.e. welding shops).

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For Agricultural Burning Please see: http://www.aqmd.gov/prdas/OpenBurn/Agricultural.html

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Restaurant

AQMD (Air Quality Management District): South Coast
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Phone: 909-396-2468
website
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Alcoholic Beverage License
state

Any person or entity seeking to sell alcoholic beverages must be licensed. Apply for the license in person and allow a minimum of 45 to 50 days to process the application. The law precludes issuance in less than 30 days.


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Restaurant

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Southern Division
12750 Center Court Drive, Suite 700
Cerritos, CA, 90703
Phone: 562-402-0659
website
For Office Locations... application
Alcoholic Beverage Tax
state

Entities selling, manufacturing, importing or distributing alcoholic beverages must register


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Restaurant

Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Special Taxes Department
PO Box 942879
Sacramento, CA, 94279
Phone: 800-400-7115
website
For Office Locations... application
Conditional Use Permit/Alcohol Sales
state

Required for retail alcoholic beverage sales.


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Restaurant

State of California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
888 S Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Phone: 213-833-6043
Fax: 213-833-6058
website
For Office Locations... application
Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings
state

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.

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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.

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Restaurant

Secretary of State
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-657-5448
website
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Discrimination Law
state

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.

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Employers 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 (DEFH 185) or a statement that contains equivalent information. Employers must also provide notice for 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.

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Restaurant

Department of Fair Employment and Housing
2218 Kausen Drive, Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA, 95758
Phone: 800-884-1684
website
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Industrial Activities Storm Water General Permit
state

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000001 includes waste discharge requirements for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activities, excluding construction activities.


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Restaurant

Cal/EPA
Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-341-5455
website
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Occupational Safety and Health Information
state

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.


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Restaurant

Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
320 West 4th Street, Room 850
Los Angeles, CA, 90013
Phone: 213-576-7451
Fax: 213-576-7461
website
For Office Locations... application
Registration Form for Employers
state

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.


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Restaurant

Employment Development Department
Employment Tax Customer Service Office
P.O. Box 2068
Rancho Cordova, CA, 95741
Phone: 888-745-3886
website
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Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit)
state

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

applies to:
Restaurant

Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Sales/Use Tax Division
PO Box 942879
Sacramento, CA, 94279
Phone: 800-400-7115
website
For Office Locations... application
State Income Tax Information
state

Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.

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All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.

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Restaurant

Franchise Tax Board
Business Entities Division
PO Box 1468
Sacramento, CA, 95812
Phone: 800-338-0505
website
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Wage/Hour Laws
state

Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.


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Restaurant

Department of Industrial Relations
Labor Commissioner's Office
1515 Clay Street, STE 401, Oakland, CA, 94612
Oakland, CA, 94612
Phone: 510-285-3502
Fax: 510-286-1366
website
For Office Locations... application
Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR's)
state

Any facility or activity that discharges, or proposes to discharge, waste that may affect groundwater quality or from which waste may be discharged in a diffused manner (e.g., erosion from soil disturbance) must first obtain waste discharge requirements


applies to:
Restaurant

Cal/EPA
Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-341-5455
website
For Office Locations... application
Workers' Compensation Information
state

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.


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Restaurant

Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Workers' Compensation
320 W. 4th Street, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90013
Phone: 213-576-7335
website
For Office Locations... application
Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN)
federal

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:
EIN Application Form (SS-4) can be obtained from local IRS or Social Security Offices. The San Fernando Valley IRS office is located at the Federal Building, 6230 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys (1st Floor)

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Restaurant

U.S. Department of Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
300 N. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 800-829-1040
website
For Office Locations... application
Proof of Residency Requirement
federal

Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

agency note:
The INS will provide employers the requirements for establishing proof of residency of employees.

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Restaurant

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Los Angeles County Field Office
300 North Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 800-375-5283
website
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Filter Permits & Licenses
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Consulting, Training and Financial 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.

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Regional SBA offices offer training, consultation, business development, and loan approval services.

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Restaurant

County of Los Angeles
Small Business Administration - SBA
330 North Brand Suite 1200
Glendale, CA, 91203
Phone: 818-552-3201
website
Consulting/Training/Financial Assistance

Consultation, information, assistance and seminars on various aspects of business operations. Some sessions are offered at no charge.


applies to:
Restaurant

U.S. Small Business Administration
Los Angeles District Office
330 North Brand Suite 1200
Glendale, CA, 91203
Phone: 818-552-3201
website
Consulting/Training/Financial Assistance

Consultation, information, assistance and seminars on various aspects of business operations. Some sessions are offered at no charge.

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Serving export clients in Los Angeles.

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Restaurant

California SBDC Los Angeles Regional Network
13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA, 90250
Phone: 310-973-3177
website
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

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.


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Restaurant

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Washington Office Center
409 3rd Street, S.W. Suite 6400
Washington, DC, 20416
Phone: 202-205-6766
Fax: 202-205-7727
website