Important Notes:
The first year of new business activity in the City of Los Angeles is not exempt from taxation. The first year of taxes is paid in the second year when you renew your BTRC. This is referred to as the BACK TAX. Learn more about it here.
Certain business classifications require a minimum payment upon registration in addition to the BACK TAX to be in the second year.
If your global gross receipts are under $100,000 and you renew on time, you are eligible for the Small Business Exemption. Please make sure to check the appropriate box on the Renewal Form. Learn more here.
For more information, download our Business Tax Information booklet with data in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean .
New Business Tax Booklet
City Registration
The fastest way to register is on-line by clicking the link below :
on-line
You may besides visit our Forms page and download either the English or spanish adaptation for completion and submittal via electronic mail or at one of our contact centers .
Registration Checklist
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Social Security Number If your business is a lone proprietorship or your federal Employment Identification Number ( EIN ) if your occupation is a Partnership, a Corporation, a limited Liability Company ( LLC ), or a hope |
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Business Activity Description Business activities include any action engaged in the primary coil determination of making a profit. This is a general term that encompasses all the economic activities carried out by a company during the course of business . |
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Legal Business Name and Fictitious Name (DBA) Your clientele ’ s legal identify is determined by how you set up your business. If you operate as a lone proprietorship, the legal name is your entire appoint. You can add words that describe the kind of business you run, but your personal name must be included. The assumed Name ( DBA ) is different and is chiefly used for ad and sales purposes. For case, McDonald ’ mho is a trade name. The company ’ south legal business diagnose is McDonald ’ south Corporation . |
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Business Start Date The date ( Month/Day/Year ) you started your business in the City of Los Angeles |
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Business Address and Primary Mailing Address (if different) Where your clientele is located and where you receive mailings . |
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Business Contact Information Your contact name, earphone act, and electronic mail ( if available ) |
** Please note that extra information may be required. once you completed the adjustment march, you will receive a impermanent Business Tax Registration Certificate or Registration Number. A permanent Business Tax Registration Certificate will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks .
Are Police, Fire and/or Tobacco Permits Necessary?
Depending on your business, you may besides need to register for Police, Fire and/or Tobacco permits. The Office of Finance on-line lotion will help you identify whether these are necessity.
State and Federal Registration
Most businesses must register with the US Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) to obtain an Employer Identification Number ( EIN ). If you are not a US citizen, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ( ITIN ) alternatively. If your business structure is a partnership, corporation, or limited liability ( LLC ), you must register or incorporate with the California Secretary of State .
To learn more, use the Startup Guide in the Los Angeles Business Portal for bit-by-bit instructions on how to start and register your business .
Startup Guide
