E-commerce Rules In Alameda
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A seller's permit is applicable to individuals (sole proprietorship) as well as corporations and limited liability companies. Every new business in the state will need to apply for a general online business license in California, which is issued by cities or counties.
In fact, all types of businesses have to apply for and obtain California business licenses irrespective of whether you start an online business from home or a store front.
Most all global ecommerce platforms allow people to trade using personal bank accounts. What's the reason behind this? They simply don't check. Despite not being a technical requirement, we always encourage using a business account for any commercial activity – regardless of company turnover.
For business license assistance, please contact HdL at (510) 250-1889 or Alameda@HdLGov. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at (510) 747-4851. Thank you for doing business in the City of Alameda! Thank you for your interest in doing business in the City of Alameda.
You must obtain a business license from Alameda County only if you are conducting any type of business, including leasing residential and commercial property, or your business is based in an unincorporated area of Alameda County.
ECommerce businesses, like brick-and-mortar companies, must obtain the required business licenses and permits to operate legally. The requirements vary depending on a company's location. To find out what licenses and permits are needed, business owners should check with their city, county, and state.
There is no state-level general business license in California. But many businesses must register with the California Secretary of State's office. If you sell goods that are typically subject to sales tax, you'll also need a California seller's permit.
Superior Court of Alameda County.
For County assistance, please call 510.208. 9770 for a menu of County Agencies and Departments. You can also look up telephone numbers in the County Telephone Directory.