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Permits, Licenses & Regulation | California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) Guide to Permits, Licensing, and Regulations Use these tools and resources to set up a California small business that is ready to legally operate. Permitting Agencies Environmental Permits Permit Assistance Professional Licenses Regulations Permitting Agencies California Secretary of State (BizFile) Supports businesses by registering and authenticating business entities and trademarks. A business filing is necessary for these types of entities: corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and non-profits. Sole proprietors do not need to file. You can file by mail or in person. Learn More Franchise Tax Board (FTB) All California businesses must file state income tax with the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Doing business in California is defined as engaging in any transaction for financial gain; being organized or domiciled in the state; or exceeding certain amounts in sales, property or payroll. Learn More Employment Development Department (EDD) Collects payroll taxes; administers the Unemployment Insurance and State Disability Insurance programs; and maintains employment records for all California workers. If you employ one or more persons and pay wages in excess of $100 in a calendar quarter, you must register as an employer with the EDD. Learn More Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Issues permits, licenses, certifications, and registrations. Two license issuing offices within the DIR issue permits for most types of work. Find the complete listing and references on their website. Learn More Back to Top Environmental Permits Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) Enforces California labor laws, sets and enforces standards for safety and health in the workplace, and monitors the administration of workers’ compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes. Provides outreach and educational materials to both workers and employers about California labor regulations and operating safe workplaces. Labor Commissioner Cal/OSHA Workers’ Compensation California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Administers California’s sales and use, fuel, tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis taxes. Tax programs administered by CDTFA fall into two general areas: sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. Seller’s permits are required for businesses engaged in California that intend to sell or lease tangible personal property that would be subject to sales tax if sold at retail; you may also need a Resale Certificate. Distributors, and microbusinesses licensed to act as a distributor, of cannabis and cannabis products must obtain a cannabis tax permit. Online Service sPortal Seller's Permit Guide Permit & License Holder Guide Cannabis Businesses Guide Environmental Permits Air Quality Impacts Many businesses operating in California must comply with environmental requirements t