California doesn't necessarily require all businesses (of any structure) to obtain a license. While the state doesn't issue or require a business operating license, it regulates and requires licenses or permits for some business activities.
The County Ordinance requires that you obtain a license for conducting business within the unincorporated areas, - even if your business is located outside our limits or you have a business license from another city.
Limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs) are all legally required to register within California. Only sole proprietorships are exempt.
Contra Costa County is home to 19 cities and numerous unincorporated communities. See the County Supervisorial Districts map. For more information about local cities, visit the links below.
The County Ordinance requires that you obtain a license for conducting business within the unincorporated areas, - even if your business is located outside our limits or you have a business license from another city.
Many notable figures came from the area including conservationist John Muir and legendary baseball great Joe DiMaggio. California's first doctor, John Marsh, settled in 1837 on a large land grant that is now called Marsh Creek.
Contra Costa County, California Contra Costa County County seat Martinez Largest city Concord (population and land area) Richmond (total area) Government • Type Council–CAO33 more rows
Nortonville, California. Nortonville is an unincorporated ghost town in Contra Costa County, California. It was located on Kirker Creek 5.5 miles (9 km) north-northeast of Mount Diablo, at an elevation of 801 feet (244 m).
County seat, Martinez. Created February 18, 1850. The name signifies “opposite coast,” because of its situation opposite San Francisco, in an easterly direction, on San Francisco Bay.