🎉🎉🎉Join the California Entrepreneur Collective for instant access to business templates, action plans, guides, live coaching, community, and more: business.ginnysilver.com/cali... 🎉🎉🎉 0:00 How to start a business in California as a sole proprietor 0:31 Step 1 - How to Register a California DBA Fictitious Business Name 1:32 The 3 steps to register a DBA 1:57 Where to find the form to register a DBA for your county 3:00 Don't skip this step 3:51 Step 2 - How to get an EIN 4:10 Why should I get an EIN 5:33 Step 3 - How to get a California Seller's Permit 7:36 These sellers DONT need a seller's permit 9:00 California Seller's Permit Application full walk through 18:21 Step 4 - How to get a California Business License 18:53 Renew one a year 21:54 Step 5 - How to obtain zoning clearance for your business in California 25:11 THIS IS IMPORTANT
Thank you!!! This helped so much. I knew I had to publish my dba but ended up losing the page and couldn't find anything that gave simple how to steps (don't know why), but this is exactly what I needed.
Hey Ginny, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts out of them.
Hello Ginny! Thank you for always providing great information. I had one question, if I have a virtual office address, do I select home based business as yes or no? Would love to know, thank you! 😊
This is so helpful - thank you! There’s just one thing I’m still not sure of - if I am selling an art service (spraying windows for businesses, etc) which means my business would be conducted wherever the clients are, perhaps even beyond the city or county I am in, do I just consider it as though I’m conducting business where I’m based (for business license purposes and other required paperwork), since there’s no way of really knowing where the clients will be? Hope that question makes sense.
When selecting a business type on the calgold website, mine isn’t listed there so what do I put? I have an Etsy shop and sell wreaths and ornaments, for reference.
To operate a business you must have a sellers permit, business license, register your DBA, and likely get zoning clearance or a home use permit. If you are conducting sales without properly registering your business you are in violation of your city/county business laws.
Hi Ginny, I have a question if I plan on registering my business with just my first name (first name esthetics) would I need a DBA? and how would I go about registering as a sole proprietorship?
It would be wise to wait until you have registered the FB in case your name happens to be denied. However, once registered you don't need to wait for it to be published
Hi Ginny.....spent time today reading thru your "package" I downloaded last week....really nice informative 'trigger' of so many things to do and consider..... question:you refer to bookkeeper/CPA.....why both ??
Thanks :) Depends on the needs of the business owner - a bookkeeper's role is just to keep a business financial records organized, while a CPA's role is to give tax/financial advice
@@ginnysilver new kind of bookkeeper out there: certified by IRS as tax specialist..,older ones are quite good. The CPA is getting hard to find(seasoned older ones are retiring), and so much costlier.
@@ginnysilver after all this time : I am a music industry manager for 35+ years.....EDD interest is for musician clients down over Covid and on une.....helping them to navigate all that bullshit that you and I know well.
Hi Ginny I have a question! As a sole proprietor hire independent contractors for like when business gets busy and they need that extra support? If so how does one go about doing that for tax purposes?
Hi! You'll need to determine if you need an independent contractor or an employee. With independent contractors you do not tell them how to perform the job, you are hiring them to decide all of the specifics of how they carry out the work. If you are providing them with instructions, they would be classified as an employee. If a contractor, you would provide them with a work for hire contract and then collect a W9 from them and issue them a 1099NEC after the year ends.
@@ginnysilver Ok makes sense! So which would you say is less complex? Having an Independent contractor or an employee? Also can you tell me where I get those forms from, how to fill the out, things of that nature? So sorry many questions your the only one I pretty much listen to lol.
@@ginnysilver Ok got it! Can you tell me where to get those forms from? Also what would you say is a good payment record system and payroll system to use?
Gusto for payroll - use the link in my video description they will send you a bonus. For employees gusto has everything you need to legally hire and stay compliant, contractors you need to find a contract template within your industry and/or have an attorney modify or create one. 1099s I have tutorials on my channel.
I LOVE your videos, so thorough and extremely helpful. I applied for my seller's permit with the CDTFA and never received paperwork in the mail. I did get a Sales and Use Tax number on my profile on the CDTFA site, is that okay? Can I also sell wholesale as well as a sole proprietorship (selling totes, candles, other accessories? or do I need any additional permits/licenses for that in CA? Thank you!
Thanks so much, and glad they have been helpful! I would request a copy of your seller's permit to have on file since technically it should be displayed so you should have it on hand. California is one of the few states that does not permit out of state retailers to buy from California wholesalers without a CDTFA seller's permit so being a wholesaler in California is a bit more challenging, as an aside. You can do both and you will need to ensure you accept and validate resale certificates and check the retailers registration with the CDTFA online.
Hi Ginny, do you know if I need a business license if I have an Etsy shop in California and it's my only source of income? I don't need one in my city but I'm unsure if I'm required to have one from the state. I don't sell in person and only online.
@@ginnysilver I mean I don't need one because I'm outside of the city limits but technically I still live in that city according to my address. So California doesn't require me to have a business license? Thank you for the reply by the way
Hi Ginny. Not done watching the video but i paused to ask a question because the seller's permit is my next step. At what point is a virtual address recommended? Will people easily find my home address of they google any of my documents? I know the DBA gets published. But i put everything on pause because i wasnt sure if i made a mistake with using my home address. 15:28
Many people use their home address, but if you aren't ok with your home address and satellite photos of your home linked to your business then you need a virtual office (not just a virtual mailing address)
@@ginnysilver thank you. I'll keep an eye out. Also, does the address have to be the same across all forms? We were thinking about getting a virtual address to register the business
You will need a virtual office - not just a virtual address - to be able to register a business to it. It's a more expensive service so make sure you know which service you are buying. Yes you will need to update your business address on all forms/registrations.
Same process applies - but you would only need a sellers permit included if you have any tangible items included at any point in the process of a sale.
I am currently 17 years old and want to start a business. But since I am underage, I am going to use my mother’s information to start this business. Would it still be considered a sole proprietorship if I am the one controlling all the business but just under my mom’s name? Thanks!
No - not a sole proprietorship but a parent can form an LLC (a limited liability company) for their child's business. The parent would be the organizer, noted in the paperwork.
Because a minor can not sign binding business contracts, it is generally not a good idea to start a sole prop for a minor. The Sole prop would be your parents and you would be an employee or independent contractor of your parents business, obligated to all required employee/labor laws. LLC with the parent as the organizer is generally how this would be done instead.
@@ginnysilver thank you for your response once again. So once I turn 18, should I apply for a new llc just for me or something else. Also, is there a video that talks about minors owning a business legally? Thank you so much
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0:00 How to start a business in California as a sole proprietor
0:31 Step 1 - How to Register a California DBA Fictitious Business Name
1:32 The 3 steps to register a DBA
1:57 Where to find the form to register a DBA for your county
3:00 Don't skip this step
3:51 Step 2 - How to get an EIN
4:10 Why should I get an EIN
5:33 Step 3 - How to get a California Seller's Permit
7:36 These sellers DONT need a seller's permit
9:00 California Seller's Permit Application full walk through
18:21 Step 4 - How to get a California Business License
18:53 Renew one a year
21:54 Step 5 - How to obtain zoning clearance for your business in California
25:11 THIS IS IMPORTANT
Thank you!!! This helped so much. I knew I had to publish my dba but ended up losing the page and couldn't find anything that gave simple how to steps (don't know why), but this is exactly what I needed.
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I'm only a few minutes into the video and it is so informative. Ginny once again he hit it out of the park. Now I'm going to watch the rest.
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Great video. Thank you for putting this together.
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Thank you for making this video Ginny! Greatly appreciated ❤
You are so welcome!!
Ginny! Can you also make a video about taxes that sole proprietors have to prepare? Ex. Sales tax, annual business taxes etc?
I did already and it's linked at the end of the video ❤️
@@ginnysilver You're the BEST!
@@shannonjanetsmith :) Thank you so much!
great info,thanks!
Very welcome!
great video, helped a ton!
So glad it was helpful!
thank you so much!!!!!!!!
Very welcome!!
If I am planning to start a clothing business, should I get a copy right or trademark? If so, when should I get them?
thk u Ginny!😁
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Hey Ginny, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts out of them.
Hello Ginny! Thank you for always providing great information. I had one question, if I have a virtual office address, do I select home based business as yes or no? Would love to know, thank you! 😊
I would call your county to check on that
This is so helpful - thank you! There’s just one thing I’m still not sure of - if I am selling an art service (spraying windows for businesses, etc) which means my business would be conducted wherever the clients are, perhaps even beyond the city or county I am in, do I just consider it as though I’m conducting business where I’m based (for business license purposes and other required paperwork), since there’s no way of really knowing where the clients will be? Hope that question makes sense.
Yes. You are transacting the sales in your office/business location
@@ginnysilver that’s a relief to know. Thank you so much for replying!
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When selecting a business type on the calgold website, mine isn’t listed there so what do I put? I have an Etsy shop and sell wreaths and ornaments, for reference.
What if you get your sellers permit and collected taxes before the dba and ein?
To operate a business you must have a sellers permit, business license, register your DBA, and likely get zoning clearance or a home use permit. If you are conducting sales without properly registering your business you are in violation of your city/county business laws.
Hi Ginny, what if the business is a cement landscaping services for houses? Would this apply or do I need a business license?
A business license is a step in the process of this video. You will need to check calgold.ca.gov for your industry specific licenses
Hi Ginny, I have a question if I plan on registering my business with just my first name (first name esthetics) would I need a DBA? and how would I go about registering as a sole proprietorship?
Yes you need a DBA since your last name is not esthetics. This video shows you all the steps to register a sole proprietorship
@@ginnysilver Ok thank you, will i still have to register on the California Secretary of State website?
Do I need to wait for the FBN to be approved and published for the month before applying for an EIN?
It would be wise to wait until you have registered the FB in case your name happens to be denied. However, once registered you don't need to wait for it to be published
Thank you!
Hi Ginny.....spent time today reading thru your "package" I downloaded last week....really nice informative 'trigger' of so many things to do and consider.....
question:you refer to bookkeeper/CPA.....why both ??
Thanks :) Depends on the needs of the business owner - a bookkeeper's role is just to keep a business financial records organized, while a CPA's role is to give tax/financial advice
Debbie do you own a business?
@@ginnysilver new kind of bookkeeper out there: certified by IRS as tax specialist..,older ones are quite good. The CPA is getting hard to find(seasoned older ones are retiring), and so much costlier.
@@ginnysilver after all this time : I am a music industry manager for 35+ years.....EDD interest is for musician clients down over Covid and on une.....helping them to navigate all that bullshit that you and I know well.
Hi Ginny I have a question! As a sole proprietor hire independent contractors for like when business gets busy and they need that extra support? If so how does one go about doing that for tax purposes?
Hi! You'll need to determine if you need an independent contractor or an employee. With independent contractors you do not tell them how to perform the job, you are hiring them to decide all of the specifics of how they carry out the work. If you are providing them with instructions, they would be classified as an employee. If a contractor, you would provide them with a work for hire contract and then collect a W9 from them and issue them a 1099NEC after the year ends.
@@ginnysilver Ok makes sense! So which would you say is less complex? Having an Independent contractor or an employee? Also can you tell me where I get those forms from, how to fill the out, things of that nature? So sorry many questions your the only one I pretty much listen to lol.
It depends on the needs of your business.
@@ginnysilver Ok got it! Can you tell me where to get those forms from? Also what would you say is a good payment record system and payroll system to use?
Gusto for payroll - use the link in my video description they will send you a bonus. For employees gusto has everything you need to legally hire and stay compliant, contractors you need to find a contract template within your industry and/or have an attorney modify or create one. 1099s I have tutorials on my channel.
I LOVE your videos, so thorough and extremely helpful. I applied for my seller's permit with the CDTFA and never received paperwork in the mail. I did get a Sales and Use Tax number on my profile on the CDTFA site, is that okay?
Can I also sell wholesale as well as a sole proprietorship (selling totes, candles, other accessories? or do I need any additional permits/licenses for that in CA? Thank you!
Thanks so much, and glad they have been helpful! I would request a copy of your seller's permit to have on file since technically it should be displayed so you should have it on hand. California is one of the few states that does not permit out of state retailers to buy from California wholesalers without a CDTFA seller's permit so being a wholesaler in California is a bit more challenging, as an aside. You can do both and you will need to ensure you accept and validate resale certificates and check the retailers registration with the CDTFA online.
@@ginnysilver Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hi Ginny, do you know if I need a business license if I have an Etsy shop in California and it's my only source of income? I don't need one in my city but I'm unsure if I'm required to have one from the state. I don't sell in person and only online.
Your city would require a business license
@@ginnysilver I mean I don't need one because I'm outside of the city limits but technically I still live in that city according to my address. So California doesn't require me to have a business license? Thank you for the reply by the way
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Hi Ginny. Not done watching the video but i paused to ask a question because the seller's permit is my next step. At what point is a virtual address recommended? Will people easily find my home address of they google any of my documents? I know the DBA gets published. But i put everything on pause because i wasnt sure if i made a mistake with using my home address. 15:28
Hi! I actually just filmed a video about this it will be out later this week. Everything is on public record
Many people use their home address, but if you aren't ok with your home address and satellite photos of your home linked to your business then you need a virtual office (not just a virtual mailing address)
@@ginnysilver thank you. I'll keep an eye out. Also, does the address have to be the same across all forms? We were thinking about getting a virtual address to register the business
You will need a virtual office - not just a virtual address - to be able to register a business to it. It's a more expensive service so make sure you know which service you are buying. Yes you will need to update your business address on all forms/registrations.
@@ginnysilver thank you so much!
What if your business is selling a service and not a product?
Same process applies - but you would only need a sellers permit included if you have any tangible items included at any point in the process of a sale.
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I am currently 17 years old and want to start a business. But since I am underage, I am going to use my mother’s information to start this business. Would it still be considered a sole proprietorship if I am the one controlling all the business but just under my mom’s name? Thanks!
No - not a sole proprietorship but a parent can form an LLC (a limited liability company) for their child's business. The parent would be the organizer, noted in the paperwork.
@@ginnysilver so that would be the only option as of right now? Once I turn 18, should I change it? Thank you so much for your responsse
Because a minor can not sign binding business contracts, it is generally not a good idea to start a sole prop for a minor. The Sole prop would be your parents and you would be an employee or independent contractor of your parents business, obligated to all required employee/labor laws. LLC with the parent as the organizer is generally how this would be done instead.
@@ginnysilver thank you for your response once again. So once I turn 18, should I apply for a new llc just for me or something else. Also, is there a video that talks about minors owning a business legally? Thank you so much
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