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Educate Yourself !
Legal Document Assistants cannot advise on your legal issue or provide forms. However, we can provide information that may be able to assist you in determining the best course of action. Below are educational links that may be useful in deciding on how to move forward in determining your legal needs.
Starting and growing a business can be overwhelming, challenging and rewarding. Below are some links to help determine what business structure best suits your new business, and some of the other required documents that may be needed to operate.
Business Information~
Do I need a Business License??
Many California counties and cities require businesses to obtain a business license before conducting business in their jurisdiction. This requirement applies to all businesses, including one-person, home-based operations. Some cities in the State of California call them a business license, others call them a tax certificate. No matter the name, each city in California charge fees for any business that is providing a service or selling goods as a tax collection mechanism, and as a way to track economic development statistics. Typically, you will need to provide the licensing authority with the owner's and business's name and address, additional contact information, business type and structure, federal tax ID number, numbers of employees, and projected annual sales. Licenses and/or permits are generally easy to obtain and can be approved withing a few weeks depending on the city or county.
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