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Plain-English answers to the questions owners search for most — checked against official sources.
How to get a business license in Sunnyvale, CA
Who needs one, how to register, renewals, and the other city and county filings that usually come with it.
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How to start a small business in California: a step-by-step checklist
Entity, EIN, the $800 tax, seller's permit, DBA, payroll registration and local licenses — in the order you'll need them.
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