Village Business Resource Guide

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Business Resources

Business License: All businesses operating in the City of Carlsbad are required to have a Carlsbad business license. A business license is taxation for the privilege of doing business in the City. The minimum business license fee is $30.

Tip: Contact the Redevelopment Office to ensure that the prospective business is permitted in the selected location before entering into a lease or submitting an application for a business license.

Three departments review each business license: Building, Planning, and Fire. The normal length of time for processing a license is 2 -3 weeks. For more information contact the Finance Department at (760) 602-2495 or access them via the web (see Related Links page for assistance).

Fictitious Names: The owner of a business who uses a fictitious name (one other than his/her own name) for their business must clear the name through the County Clerk to ensure no one else is using it for business purposes. For more information contact the San Diego County Clerk, 334 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92069. (760) 940-6858.

Seller's Permit: A seller's permit number is required for all persons selling tangible property which is subject to State Sales and Use Tax. For more information contact the State Board of Equalization, 334 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92069. (760) 510-5850.

Federal Employer Identification Number: This number may be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service at (800) 829-1040.

State Identification Number: Businesses are required to obtain a State identification number to report employee taxes to the State. For more information call (760) 737-2200.