OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ADDRESS:
Beverly Hills City Hall
455 N. Rexford Dr., 1st Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
All businesses located in the City of Beverly Hills or conducting business within the city limits, whether or not the business is physically located in Beverly Hills, must apply for a Business Tax Registration Certificate before or within 30 days of the start of business operations in Beverly Hills. For more information, see the Municipal Code.
Business Tax Online Services
- Submit a business tax application
- Renew business tax certificate
- Pay a balance due
- Close existing account
- Update business information
- Business search
In addition to a Business Tax Registration, a Regulatory Permit may also be required for certain types of businesses or activities. Approval and issuance of a regulatory permit for such business or activity shall be a prerequisite to commencement of the business or activity.
All regulatory permit applications must be completed in person at the Cashiers office in City Hall. For a complete list of regulatory permits, see the Municipal Code.
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Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.
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Additional location: Van Nuys District Office, 14425 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401. 818-756-8257,
applies to:
Car Wash
Building and Safety/Planning
Los Angeles Office
201 N. Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 213-473-3231
website
A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system.
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Additional location: Office of Finance Van Nuys Office 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste 110 Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-374-6850
applies
to:
Car Wash
Office of Finance
200 North Spring Street, Room 101
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 213-473-5901
website
Required for all entities doing business within city limits. See "County Unincorporated" for businesses located outside of city limits.
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Additional location: Office of Finance Van Nuys Office 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste 110 Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-374-6850
applies to:
Car Wash
Office of Finance
Tax Registration Certificate
200 N. Spring St. Room 101
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 213-473-5901
website
Subject to local CUPA/HMUPA and accidental release program if handling any hazardous materials, generating or treating hazardous waste, storing in above ground or underground storage tanks.
agency note:
Entire process requires approximately 2 months. Fire Department effort usually requires
approximately 2 weeks. Annual cost is based on number of different hazardous materials inventory items.
applies to:
Car Wash
City Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Section, Tax & Permit Division
200 North Main Street, Room 1780
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 213-978-3680
Fax: 213-978-3615
website
Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system. Certain areas may be regulated by the County Department of Public Works.
agency note:
Bureau of Sanitation
applies to:
Car Wash
Public Works
Industrial Waste Management Division
2714 Media Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA, 90065
Phone: 323-342-6200
Fax: 323-342-6111
website
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Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.
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Additional location:Van Nuys Office Building & Safety/Zoning 14425 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-756-8257
applies to:
Car Wash
Planning Department
Los Angeles Office
201 North Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 213-473-3231
website
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Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment. Business operations need to file a Business Property Statement annually with the Assessor declaring property on hand as of January 1 of each year. Generally those businesses with personal property and fixtures with a cost less that $100,000 are not required to file a property statement.
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The Valley office is located at 13800 Balboa Blvd., Sylmar, 91342. Phone: 818-833-6000
applies to:
Car Wash
Office of the Assessor
Business Personal Property Assessments
500 West Temple Street
Room 225
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Phone: 888-807-2111
website
A Fictitious Business Name (FBN) or Doing Business As (DBA) statement is required when the business name does not include the surname of the individual owner(s) and each of the partners; or the business name suggests the existence of additional owners; or the nature of the business in not clearly evident by the name of the business. For example Bill Smith and Sons Plumbing would require a FBN because the name implies additional owners, Bill Smith Plumbing does not require a FBN. Bill Smith Industries would require a FBN because it does not identify the nature of the business.
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Notes: Additional location: 14340 Sylvan Street, 1st Floor Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-374-7191 Name search can be completed on the Internet.
applies to:
Car Wash
Business Name Filing and Registration
12400 East Imperial Highway
Room 1007
Norwalk, CA, 90650
Phone: 800-201-8999
website
Subject to local CUPA/HMUPA and accidental release program if handling any hazardous materials, generating or treating hazardous waste, storing in above ground or underground storage tanks.
applies to:
Car Wash
Fire Department
Health Hazardous Materials
5825 Rickenbacker Rd
Commerce, CA, 90040
Phone: 323-890-4045
Fax: 323-890-4046
website
Required if any person constructs, alters, replaces or operates any units that emit, may emit, or may reduce air emissions within the Region. An Authority to Construct must be obtained before building or installing a new emissions unit or modifying an existing emissions unit that requires a permit. A Permit to Operate is issued after all construction is completed and the emission unit is ready for operation. A permit is required for any sanding, coating, painting or the venting of vessels into the air. In addition, a Portable Equipment Registration is needed for any portable welders (over 50-hp) you operate (i.e. welding shops).
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For Agricultural Burning Please
see: //www.aqmd.gov/prdas/OpenBurn/Agricultural.html
applies to:
Car Wash
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Phone: 909-396-2468
website
Every person engaged in the business of car washing & polishing must register with the Labor Commissioner’s Office, also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). Car washing and polishing” means washing, cleaning, drying, polishing, detailing, servicing, or otherwise providing cosmetic care to vehicles. “Car washing and polishing” does not include motor vehicle repair, as defined in Section 9880.1 of the Business and Professions Code. Labor Code section 2051(a)
applies to:
Car Wash
Labor Commissioner's Office
1515 Clay Street, STE 401, Oakland, CA, 94612
Oakland, CA, 94612
Phone: 510-285-3502
Fax: 510-286-1366
website
If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.
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Also, if you are conducting business as one of the following, you must file a bond with the Secretary of State's Office: immigration consultant, credit services organization, dance studio, discount buying organization, employment agency, employment counseling service, invention developer, job listing service, nurses registry, or auctioneer or auction company.
applies
to:
Car Wash
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-657-5448
website
Harassment or discrimination in employment is prohibited if it is based on a person's race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, physical disability (including AIDS), mental disability, marital status, medical condition (cured cancer), and refusal of family care leave. Discrimination in housing, public services and accommodations is also prohibited.
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Employers must post the Harassment or Discrimination in Employment notice (DFEH 162) and provide their employees with a copy of the DFEH's information sheet on sexual harassment (DEFH 185) or a statement that
contains equivalent information. Employers must also provide notice for an employee's right to request pregnancy disability leave or transfer, as well as notice to request a family and medical care leave (CFRA). Employers with 5 or more employees must maintain all personnel records for a minimum of 2 years.
applies to:
Car Wash
2218 Kausen Drive, Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA, 95758
Phone: 800-884-1684
website
Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.
applies to:
Car Wash
320 West 4th Street, Room 850
Los Angeles, CA, 90013
Phone: 213-576-7451
Fax: 213-576-7461
website
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Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.
applies to:
Car Wash
Employment Tax Customer Service Office
P.O. Box 2068
Rancho Cordova, CA, 95741
Phone: 888-745-3886
website
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All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.
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For Additional information about RESALE CERTIFICATE go to this website: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm
applies to:
Car Wash
Sales/Use Tax Division
PO Box 942879
Sacramento, CA, 94279
Phone: 800-400-7115
website
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Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
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All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.
applies to:
Car Wash
Business Entities Division
PO Box 1468
Sacramento, CA, 95812
Phone: 800-338-0505
website
Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.
applies to:
Car Wash
Labor Commissioner's Office
1515 Clay Street, STE 401, Oakland, CA, 94612
Oakland, CA, 94612
Phone: 510-285-3502
Fax: 510-286-1366
website
Any facility or activity that discharges, or proposes to discharge, waste that may affect groundwater quality or from which waste may be discharged in a diffused manner (e.g., erosion from soil disturbance) must first obtain waste discharge requirements
applies to:
Car Wash
Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-341-5455
website
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Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
applies to:
Car Wash
Division of Workers' Compensation
320 W. 4th Street, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90013
Phone: 213-576-7335
website