 | Agencies To Contact Before Starting a Business
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| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) |
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Contact the City of Irvine Development Assistance Center at (949) 724-6308 to confirm your business activity meets the land use requirements of the City's Zoning Code.
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| BUSINESS ASSISTANCE |
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| AGENCY |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
ASSISTANCE OFFERED |
| Department of Industrial Relations |
http://www.dir.ca.gov |
Labor laws and Workers' Compensation |
| Trademark and Service Marks |
www.sos.ca.gov/business/ts/ |
California only |
| U.S. Small Business Administration |
(714) 550-7420
www.sba.gov |
For information on aid, counsel, and assisting small businesses
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| Services Corporation of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
(714) 550-7369
www.score.org
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
"How to Start a Business" |
| Irvine Chamber of Commerce |
(949) 660-9112
www.irvinechamber.com
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Membership Information |
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| OTHER CERTIFICATION, LICENSING, OR PERMIT AGENCIES |
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| AGENCY |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
ASSISTANCE OFFERED |
| Secretary of State |
1230 J St. #100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-3365
www.ss.ca.gov
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Incorporation or business names |
| Orange County Clerk Recorder |
12 Civic Center Plaza #101
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(714) 834-2500
www.ocrecorder.com
or
24031 El Toro Road #150
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Fictitious business name.
Newspapers should offer this service as well. |
| Internal Revenue Service |
(800) 829-4933 (phone)
(215) 516-3990 (fax)
www.irs.gov
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The IRS requires an SS-4 application to be filled out in order for you to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). This number is to be used in place of your Social Security Number.
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| State Board of Equalization |
16715 Von Karman Avenue #200
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 440-3473
www.boe.ca.gov
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Obtain a Seller's Permit |
| Orange County Environmental Health |
1241 E. Dyer Road #120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 433-6000
www.ochealthinfo.com
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Health Permits for businesses involved in food services |
| Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control |
28 Civic Center Plaza #369
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 558-4101
www.abc.ca.gov.com
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Licenses to Serve Alcohol |
| Contractors State License Board |
(800) 321-2752
www.cslb.ca.gov
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Contractor Licenses |
| Department of Consumer Affairs |
(800) 344-9940
www.dca.ca.gov
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Auto repair, airplane repair, hairdressers, etc. |
| Employment Development Department |
2099 State College Blvd. #401
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 558-4101
www.edd.ca.gov.com
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Disability insurance, income tax withholding, state, payroll, job services, etc.
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