Getting ready to open a business in Richmond, California?
You are going to need a business license, zoning clearance, and possibly other licenses or permits. Your first step will be to contact the Business License Unit at 450 Civic Center Plaza on the second floor to request a business license application. If you prefer, you can fill in and print the application from the City of Richmond website. It is recommended that before you purchase or lease any business property, you discuss your business plans with the Planning Department at (510) 620-6706 to verify that your proposed business activities are acceptable in the zone where your property will be located.
Will you need additional Richmond permits or licenses?
Depending on the type of business that you plan to conduct, you may need to obtain additional licenses or permits. For example, if you are going to open a restaurant or handle food, you may need to contact the health department and obtain a health permit. Selling or serving alcohol may require that you are licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control department. There may be additional businesses that may require licenses or permits that you will be responsible for obtaining before you open your business or receive your business license. Contact the Richmond Business License Unit at (510) 620-6742 to discuss your business activities to determine if you will need any of these additional permits or licenses.
What information is required for a Richmond business license application?
- Type of application (new, change of address, change of owner, change of name)
- Start date of business
- Name of business
- Location of business
- Mailing address and contact information for business
- Type of ownership (sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, LLC)
- Business owner’s name, contact information, and social security number
- Federal and state tax ID numbers, if applicable
- Emergency contact information
- A signature for verification that you are providing only true and accurate information, that you agree and will comply with all laws, codes, conditions, restrictions, and regulations associated with running a business in California and Richmond
When you have completed your application, you will return it with any applicable fees to the Richmond Business License Unit. If you need any assistance completing your application or if you have questions, you can reach them at (510) 620-6742.
What fees will you be expected to pay for a Richmond business license?
The basic fee for a Richmond business license is $234.10. You may have additional fees, including fees per employee that you plan to hire, depending on the business you plan to conduct (pawnshop, firearms, taxi service, pool hall, childcare, etc). The fee schedule for a business license in Richmond can be reviewed on the City of Richmond website.
Do you plan to rent property as a business?
You will need to obtain a rental business license application, either by filling in and printing it from the City of Richmond website or by requesting it from the Business License Division of the City of Richmond. The application for rental property business license is quite short, requesting information on your rental property, the type of ownership (sole owner, LLC, or corporation), and the business owner’s contact information. You may need to supply federal and state tax ID numbers, your social security number, and the name and contact information of an emergency contact. By signing this application, you are denoting that you have provided only true and complete information, and that you agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and codes pertaining to operating a business.
Need more information?
Contact the Business License Division of the City of Richmond, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804. The office phone number is (510)620-6742. You may also want to check out the city website for more information: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=66
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