Business Permits & Licenses

Permits & Licenses - Startup necessities for any new business. Let us take care of it for you

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.

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.



Types of San Diego Permits/Licenses

  DBA   Business Licenses   FEIN   Sellers Permits
 


Fictitious Business Names (DBA)

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".

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 a 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.

FAQ
Do I have to file a DBA before I can begin transacting business?

How long is a DBA good for?

How do I get a DBA?

What are the steps involved in obtaining a DBA?

What is the price for this service?

How do I get started?



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.

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How long is a DBA good for?

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.

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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How do I get a DBA?

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 order our DBA filing service and we will get your paperwork taken care of!

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What are the steps involved in obtaining a DBA?

FIRST: Dacia's Artistic Solutions will search the "Index of Fictitious Business Names" located at the Recorder/County Clerk’s office, to ensure the name you intend to file IS NOT already registered. We perform all our searches in person in order to ensure there is no chance of infringing on another DBA.

SECOND: Once we have confirmed your choice of DBA is not taken, we will send you the completed documents for you to review and sign. Once you have reviewed the paperwork and confirmed the information is all correct, you will need to sign the forms and mail them back to Dacia's Artistic Solutions in the envelope provided.

THIRD: We will take your completed papework to the Recorder/County Clerk's office and file your forms. We do not mail them in as many other companies will do. We want to ensure that your forms ARE received. The Recorder/County Clerk's office will then send you a triplicate copy of the filing statement.

FOURTH: We will publish your Fictitious Business Name Statement once a week for four weeks in an approved newspaper. This process is requried by the County of San Diego.

FIFTH: We will hand deliver Proof of publication with the County Recorder and a copy will be mailed to you.

That's it! The process is now complete and your DBA is now registered.

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What is the price for this service?

The total cost for filing a DBA with us is only $89.00 for one registerd business owner. Each additional owner is another $5.00. This price includes the County filing fee and your publication fee. Again, unlike other companies that offer these services, we do NOT mail any paperwork. We hand deliver all paperwork to the courthouse.

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How do I get started?

You can place your order below and we will get started right away!


Tips for entering your information:

  • Your business address must be a physical address (No PO Boxes).
  • Corporations can not be registered by an individual, they must be registered by an existing corporation.
  • When registering a Corporation, the document must be signed by a corporate officer (Pres, VP, Treasurer, or Secretary) with the title listed.
  • To register a LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) as the owner, you must have an existing LLC.
  • You can not include any of the following in your Fictitious Business Name registration: Inc., LLC, Corp, or Corporation.
  • You can not register punctuation (i.e. www.Bob.com)
  • When you receive the document in the mail to sign, it is important that you do not remove any of the carbon copies until your name has been registered with the county.


    • For each additonal owner above (1) there is an additonal $5.00 fee. Upon checkout, make sure to choose the correct option.

    Your Contact Information
    Your Name: Email: Phone: Fax:


    Mailing Address for Signature
    Street Address: City: State: Zip Code:


    About the Business
    Business Conducted by: Business Name: Phone: Fax:
    Physical Street Address: City: Zip Code:


    About the Owners
    Corporate or Owner Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone:
    Corporate or Owner Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone:
    Corporate or Owner Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone:
    State of Incorporation (if corporation): Date Business Began
    Image Verification - Enter the code shown in the image below and then click "submit". You will be redirected to the payment page.
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    By providing the email address, phone number, and fax number above, and by selecting "submit", I hereby give Dacia's Artistic Solutions my express written permission to contact me at each number or address provided to discuss my business needs. I acknowledge that Dacia's Artistic Solutions values my right to privacy and is therefore seeking my consent before contacting me by any of the above methods.



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    Business Licenses (County of San Diego Only)

    All businesses operating in the City of San Diego are required to obtain a Business Tax Certificate. This includes home-based Businesses.

    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.
    How long does it take to obtain a Business License?

    How do I get a Business License?

    What are the steps involved in obtaining a Business License?

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    How do I get started?



    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.

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    How do I get a Business License?

    Obtaining a Business License is a simple procedure. Dacia's Artistic Solutions will do all the work for you. Simply order our Business License filing service and we will get your paperwork started!

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    What are the steps involved in obtaining a Business License?

    FIRST: You will need to file your DBA. You do not need to wait for this process to be finished before applying for your Business License. As long as you have begun the process, you are good to go.

    SECOND: We will send you the completed documents for you to review and sign. Once you have reviewed the paperwork and confirmed the information is all correct, you will need to sign the forms and mail them back to Dacia's Artistic Solutions in the envelope provided.

    THIRD: We will then file your completed papework with the City Treasurer along with your filing fees.

    FOURTH: The City Treasurer will then mail your Certificate of Payment of Business Tax to you.

    That's it!

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    What is the price for this service?

    The total cost for filing a Business License with us is only $96.00. This price includes the City/County filing fees.

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    How do I get started?

    You can place your order below and we will get started right away!

    Your Contact Information
    Your Name: Email: Phone: Fax:


    Mailing Address for Signature
    Street Address: City: State: Zip Code:


    About the Owner
    Corporate or Owner Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone:


    About the Business
    Business Conducted by: Business Name (DBA): Phone: Fax:
    Physical Street Address: City: Zip Code: Email:
    Mailing Street Address: City: State: Zip Code:
    Is this a home based business?     Yes        No   
    Do you want to be listed in the new/active business listings?     Yes        No   
    Date Business Began: # of Employees: FEIN #: Sellers Permit #:
    Do you or will you sell Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, or Smoking Paraphernalia?     Yes        No   
    Describe Primary Business Activity in Detail:
    Describe Secondary Business Activity in Detail:
    Image Verification - Enter the code shown in the image below and then click "submit". You will be redirected to the payment page.
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    By providing the email address, phone number, and fax number above, and by selecting "submit", I hereby give Dacia's Artistic Solutions my express written permission to contact me at each number or address provided to discuss my business needs. I acknowledge that Dacia's Artistic Solutions values my right to privacy and is therefore seeking my consent before contacting me by any of the above methods.



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    FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number)

    Similar to an individual's Social Security Number, a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) identifies a business for tax purposes. Also called a Tax Identification Number (TIN), the EIN is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

    The IRS requires the following types of businesses to obtain an FEIN:

    All corporations or partnerships

    All Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) with more than one member

    Any business that hires employees, including sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs

    Banks may also require an EIN in order to open a business checking account.

    The IRS has a processing time of 2 weeks before you are officially in the system, however you will receive your FEIN within 24-48 hours.

    Purchase an FEIN now for only $20.00!

    Your Contact Information
    Your Name:       Email:       Phone:       Fax:  


    About the Owner
    Legal name of entity (or individual) for whom the EIN is being requested:  
    Trade name of business (if different from Legal Name):  
    Executor, administrator, trustee, “care of” name:  
    Name of responsible party:  
    Responsible Party SSN or ITIN #:  
    Has the applicant entity shown ever applied for and received an EIN?     Yes        No   


    About the Business


    Physical Address (No P.O. Boxes)
    Street Address:       City:       State:       Zip Code:  


    Mailing Address
    Mailing Street Address:       City:       State:       Zip Code:  
     
    Business Conducted by:        If LLC, # of Members:       If LLC, organized in the US?  
    If Sole Proprietor, SSN:       If a corporation, name the state or foreign country where incorporated:  
    Date Business Began:       # of Employees expected in the next 12 months:  
    Closing month of accounting year:  
       If you expect your employment tax liability to be $1,000 or less in a full calendar year and want to file Form 944 annually instead of Forms 941 quarterly, check here. (Your employment tax liability generally will be $1,000 or less if you expect to pay $4,000 or less in total wages.) If you do not check this box, you must file Form 941 for every quarter.
    First date wages or annuities were paid (month, day, year).  

    Choose one option that best describes the principal activity of your business.
         If Other, specify:  
    Describe Primary Business Activity in Detail:
    Image Verification - Enter the code shown in the image below and then click "submit". You will be redirected to the payment page.
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    By providing the email address, phone number, and fax number above, and by selecting "submit", I hereby give Dacia's Artistic Solutions my express written permission to contact me at each number or address provided to discuss my business needs. I acknowledge that Dacia's Artistic Solutions values my right to privacy and is therefore seeking my consent before contacting me by any of the above methods.



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    SELLER'S PERMITS

    Sellers Permits are issued by the CA State Board of Equalization

    You must obtain a seller's permit if you:

    Are engaged in business in California
    Intend to sell or lease tangible personal property that would ordinarily be subject to sales tax if sold at retail
    Will make sales for a temporary period, normally lasting no longer than 30 days at one or more locations (e.g. fireworks booth, Christmas tree lots, garage sale)

    The requirement to obtain a seller's permit applies to

    Individuals
    Partnerships
    Corporations
    Organizations
    Husband/Wife Co-ownership
    LLP's
    LLC's

    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 a Seller's Permit and we will get started right away.

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