In order to start your new business there are some legal permits and licenses you will need to obtain.
Starting your business out with a website design and hosting is an important aspect to getting your business
off the ground, but you will also need certain County and State legal documents to make your small business legitimate.
DBA stands for "Doing Business As" and is an official, public registration of a business name with
either the state or local jurisdiction. DBAs are sometimes called "Ficitious Names", "Fictitious
Business Names", "Assumed Names", and "Trade Names".
1. Do I have to file a DBA before I can begin transacting business? In general, it is best to file your DBA prior to beginning any use of the name. In
San Diego, a DBA filing is required within 40 days of first transacting business.
Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. You will need to re-register prior
to the date of expiration or if the business location changes. Fictitious Business Names are filed ONLY in
the county where the business is located. State-wide registries do NOT exist.
Obtaining a DBA can be a complicated and frustrating experience. Fortunately,
Dacia's Artistic Solutions will take the hassle out of the procedure by doing all the work for you. Simply
sign up for our DBA filing service and we will get your paperwork started!
The total cost for filing a DBA with us is only $70.00 for one registerd business owner.
Each additional owner is another $5.00. This price includes the County filing fee and your publication fee.
Simply contact us
to let us know you would like to file a DBA and we will get started.
All businesses operating in the City of San Diego are required to obtain a Business Tax Certificate.
This includes home-based Businesses.
1. How long does it take to obtain a Business License? Your Business Tax Certificates will usually be mailed within two weeks of receiving your paperwork
and fees.
Obtaining a Business License is a simple procedure.
Dacia's Artistic Solutions will do all the work for you. Simply
sign up for our Business License filing service and we will get your paperwork started!
The total cost for filing a Business License with us is only $96.00.
This price includes the City filing fees.
Simply contact us
to let us know you would like to file a DBA and we will get started.
Similar to an individual's Social Security Number, a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
identifies a business for tax purposes. Also called a Tax Identification Number (TIN), the EIN is issued
by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Sellers Permits are issued by the CA State Board of Equalization
Dacia's Artistic Solutions can make this process a painless and easy one for you. Whether you are just starting out,
or need to make some business changes, we can take care of the paperwork for you.
The two most important documents that every business needs are a Business License and a DBA. If you are planning on
hiring employees, then you will also need a FEIN. If you are planning on selling tangible items to the public,
then you will also need a Sellers Permit.
The following links will answer all your questions for each of these important documents.
DBA
Business License
FEIN
Sellers Permit
Fictitious Business Names(DBA)San Diego County Only
A fictitious business name, assumed name, or DBA (short for "doing business as"), referred to as
"trading as", allows you to legally do business as a particular name at minimal cost, and without
having to create an entirely new business entity. You can accept payments, advertise, and otherwise
present yourself under that name.
Basically, a DBA is the operating name of a business - a name that is different from your own name or
the actual legal or corporate name (filed with the Secretary of State when the business was created).
If a business is operating under any name and conducting any business in a name that differs from your
own name or your company's legal, registered name then you must register DBA name with your state,
county, and/or local jurisdictions.
Without a DBA ("Doing Business As") or Fictitious name, your business is required to operate
under your personal name or names of your partners.
2. How long is a DBA good for?
3. How do I get a DBA?
4. What are the steps involved in obtaining a DBA?
5. What is the price for this service?
6. How do I get started?
Do I have to file a DBA before I can begin transacting business?
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You will recieve an automatic RENEWAL REMINDER which provides you notification prior to the five year
re-registration deadline. This service is provided for your convenience, for those who do not plan to
move or change their address in the next five years.
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Business Licenses (City of San Diego Only)
The Business Tax assessment raises revenue for the City’s General Fund which provides Police and Fire
protection, street maintenance, libraries, parks and other city services while ensuring that all
businesses operate in compliance with Zoning requirements.
2. How do I get a Business License?
3. What are the steps involved in obtaining a Business License?
4. What is the price for this service?
5. How do I get started?
How long does it take to obtain a Business License?
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The IRS requires the following types of businesses to obtain an EIN:
Process time for an EIN is usually about 1 busines day.
Dacia's Artistic Solutions charges $20.00 to apply for your EIN.
Simply contact us
to let us know you would like to apply for an EIN and we will get started right away.
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You must obtain a seller's permit if you:
The requirement to obtain a seller's permit applies to
Both wholesalers and retailers must apply for a seller's permit.
Dacia's Artistic Solutions charges $20.00 to apply for your seller's permit.
You will generally receive your permit approximately two weeks after The Board of Equalization has
received your completed application.
Simply contact us
to let us know you would like to apply for an Sellers Permit and we will get started right away.
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