Are you interested in starting a business in Daly City?
If you are planning to open a business in within the city limits of Daly City, California, you will need to license your business. One of the first steps you need to take to obtaining your business license is to determine whether your business property is in compliance with zoning regulations. You can contact the Planning Division at (650) 991-8033 and discuss your proposed business property. Before you enter into any lease or purchase agreement on any property, it would be very beneficial to make sure your business is approved in the area. If your business proposition passes zoning regulations, your next step will be to determine whether you need additional permits and forms before applying for your business license.
Are you planning to run a Daly City business from your home?
You will need a Home Occupation Permit application in addition to your business license application. You can print an application from the Daly City website. Do you plan to sell or serve alcohol in your business? You will need a license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control board. If you plan to handle food or toxic chemicals, you will need a Health Department permit. You can contact the Finance and Administrative Services Business License Section at (650) 991-8088 to discuss any additional permits or licenses you may need to have for your business.
How do you apply for your Daly City business license?
You can print your business license from the Daly City website or you can pick it up in person at 333 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015-1895. Your application must be filled out accurately and completely. You will include information such as:
- Business name
- Physical and mailing address of business
- Business phone
- Whether it is a home-based business
- Opening date
- If applicable, the license number and/or health permit number
- Business type, whether sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation
- If you are the sole proprietor, your social security number
- If the business is part of a partnership or corporation, a Federal ID number (contact the IRS at (800) 820-1040 for information)
- Owner’s name and contact information
- An estimate of twelve-month gross receipts
- A signed declaration that all information is true and correct
Once you have completed your application for a Daly City business license and any separate applications (such as a home occupation application) you can return it to the Business License Division at City Hall, 333 90th street, or call (650) 991-8088 for further instructions.
What fees can you expect to incur?
If your gross receipts are less than $100,000 you will pay $100. If gross receipts total more than $100,001, you will multiply them by .001 to calculate your tax.
Do you have other questions or concerns?
If you have need more information or have questions or concerns about your business license application, please contact the Daly City Business License Division at (650) 991-8088 or visit them in person at 333 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015-1895.
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