🎉🎉🎉Join the California Entrepreneur Collective for instant access to business templates, action plans, guides, live coaching, community, and more: business.ginnysilver.com/cali... 🎉🎉🎉 0:00 How to start a business in California as a sole proprietor 0:31 Step 1 - How to Register a California DBA Fictitious Business Name 1:32 The 3 steps to register a DBA 1:57 Where to find the form to register a DBA for your county 3:00 Don't skip this step 3:51 Step 2 - How to get an EIN 4:10 Why should I get an EIN 5:33 Step 3 - How to get a California Seller's Permit 7:36 These sellers DONT need a seller's permit 9:00 California Seller's Permit Application full walk through 18:21 Step 4 - How to get a California Business License 18:53 Renew one a year 21:54 Step 5 - How to obtain zoning clearance for your business in California 25:11 THIS IS IMPORTANT

Thank you for making this video Ginny! Greatly appreciated ❤

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!!

I'm only a few minutes into the video and it is so informative. Ginny once again he hit it out of the park. Now I'm going to watch the rest.

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

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Great video. Thank you for putting this together.

@ginnysilver

4 ай бұрын

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great video, helped a ton!

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

great info,thanks!

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Thank you!!! This helped so much. I knew I had to publish my dba but ended up losing the page and couldn't find anything that gave simple how to steps (don't know why), but this is exactly what I needed.

@ginnysilver

4 ай бұрын

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thank you so much!!!!!!!!

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!!

Hey Ginny, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts out of them.

thk u Ginny!😁

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

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When selecting a business type on the calgold website, mine isn’t listed there so what do I put? I have an Etsy shop and sell wreaths and ornaments, for reference.

Hello Ginny! Thank you for always providing great information. I had one question, if I have a virtual office address, do I select home based business as yes or no? Would love to know, thank you! 😊

@ginnysilver

4 ай бұрын

I would call your county to check on that

Ginny! Can you also make a video about taxes that sole proprietors have to prepare? Ex. Sales tax, annual business taxes etc?

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

I did already and it's linked at the end of the video ❤️

@shannonjanetsmith

Жыл бұрын

@@ginnysilver You're the BEST!

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

@@shannonjanetsmith :) Thank you so much!

Hi Ginny, what if the business is a cement landscaping services for houses? Would this apply or do I need a business license?

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

A business license is a step in the process of this video. You will need to check calgold.ca.gov for your industry specific licenses

This is so helpful - thank you! There’s just one thing I’m still not sure of - if I am selling an art service (spraying windows for businesses, etc) which means my business would be conducted wherever the clients are, perhaps even beyond the city or county I am in, do I just consider it as though I’m conducting business where I’m based (for business license purposes and other required paperwork), since there’s no way of really knowing where the clients will be? Hope that question makes sense.

@ginnysilver

11 ай бұрын

Yes. You are transacting the sales in your office/business location

@antonettea3320

11 ай бұрын

@@ginnysilver that’s a relief to know. Thank you so much for replying!

I LOVE your videos, so thorough and extremely helpful. I applied for my seller's permit with the CDTFA and never received paperwork in the mail. I did get a Sales and Use Tax number on my profile on the CDTFA site, is that okay? Can I also sell wholesale as well as a sole proprietorship (selling totes, candles, other accessories? or do I need any additional permits/licenses for that in CA? Thank you!

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, and glad they have been helpful! I would request a copy of your seller's permit to have on file since technically it should be displayed so you should have it on hand. California is one of the few states that does not permit out of state retailers to buy from California wholesalers without a CDTFA seller's permit so being a wholesaler in California is a bit more challenging, as an aside. You can do both and you will need to ensure you accept and validate resale certificates and check the retailers registration with the CDTFA online.

@shannonjanetsmith

Жыл бұрын

@@ginnysilver Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hi Ginny.....spent time today reading thru your "package" I downloaded last week....really nice informative 'trigger' of so many things to do and consider..... question:you refer to bookkeeper/CPA.....why both ??

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Depends on the needs of the business owner - a bookkeeper's role is just to keep a business financial records organized, while a CPA's role is to give tax/financial advice

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Debbie do you own a business?

@debbiehall9724

Жыл бұрын

@@ginnysilver new kind of bookkeeper out there: certified by IRS as tax specialist..,older ones are quite good. The CPA is getting hard to find(seasoned older ones are retiring), and so much costlier.

@debbiehall9724

Жыл бұрын

@@ginnysilver after all this time : I am a music industry manager for 35+ years.....EDD interest is for musician clients down over Covid and on une.....helping them to navigate all that bullshit that you and I know well.

Hi Ginny 👋

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Hi!!

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@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

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What if you get your sellers permit and collected taxes before the dba and ein?

@ginnysilver

4 ай бұрын

To operate a business you must have a sellers permit, business license, register your DBA, and likely get zoning clearance or a home use permit. If you are conducting sales without properly registering your business you are in violation of your city/county business laws.

Hi Ginny, do you know if I need a business license if I have an Etsy shop in California and it's my only source of income? I don't need one in my city but I'm unsure if I'm required to have one from the state. I don't sell in person and only online.

@ginnysilver

3 ай бұрын

Your city would require a business license

@warclassics

3 ай бұрын

@@ginnysilver I mean I don't need one because I'm outside of the city limits but technically I still live in that city according to my address. So California doesn't require me to have a business license? Thank you for the reply by the way

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@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

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@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

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Hi Ginny. Not done watching the video but i paused to ask a question because the seller's permit is my next step. At what point is a virtual address recommended? Will people easily find my home address of they google any of my documents? I know the DBA gets published. But i put everything on pause because i wasnt sure if i made a mistake with using my home address. 15:28

@ginnysilver

9 ай бұрын

Hi! I actually just filmed a video about this it will be out later this week. Everything is on public record

@ginnysilver

9 ай бұрын

Many people use their home address, but if you aren't ok with your home address and satellite photos of your home linked to your business then you need a virtual office (not just a virtual mailing address)

@WaitingOnGod

9 ай бұрын

@@ginnysilver thank you. I'll keep an eye out. Also, does the address have to be the same across all forms? We were thinking about getting a virtual address to register the business

@ginnysilver

9 ай бұрын

You will need a virtual office - not just a virtual address - to be able to register a business to it. It's a more expensive service so make sure you know which service you are buying. Yes you will need to update your business address on all forms/registrations.

@WaitingOnGod

9 ай бұрын

@@ginnysilver thank you so much!

Hi Ginny I have a question! As a sole proprietor hire independent contractors for like when business gets busy and they need that extra support? If so how does one go about doing that for tax purposes?

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Hi! You'll need to determine if you need an independent contractor or an employee. With independent contractors you do not tell them how to perform the job, you are hiring them to decide all of the specifics of how they carry out the work. If you are providing them with instructions, they would be classified as an employee. If a contractor, you would provide them with a work for hire contract and then collect a W9 from them and issue them a 1099NEC after the year ends.

@lovelyrich54

Жыл бұрын

@@ginnysilver Ok makes sense! So which would you say is less complex? Having an Independent contractor or an employee? Also can you tell me where I get those forms from, how to fill the out, things of that nature? So sorry many questions your the only one I pretty much listen to lol.

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the needs of your business.

@lovelyrich54

Жыл бұрын

@@ginnysilver Ok got it! Can you tell me where to get those forms from? Also what would you say is a good payment record system and payroll system to use?

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Gusto for payroll - use the link in my video description they will send you a bonus. For employees gusto has everything you need to legally hire and stay compliant, contractors you need to find a contract template within your industry and/or have an attorney modify or create one. 1099s I have tutorials on my channel.

Do I need to wait for the FBN to be approved and published for the month before applying for an EIN?

@ginnysilver

4 ай бұрын

It would be wise to wait until you have registered the FB in case your name happens to be denied. However, once registered you don't need to wait for it to be published

@robertcuevas7376

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Ginny, I have a question if I plan on registering my business with just my first name (first name esthetics) would I need a DBA? and how would I go about registering as a sole proprietorship?

@ginnysilver

Күн бұрын

Yes you need a DBA since your last name is not esthetics. This video shows you all the steps to register a sole proprietorship

@guadalupecuellar5788

13 сағат бұрын

@@ginnysilver Ok thank you, will i still have to register on the California Secretary of State website?

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@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

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@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

What if your business is selling a service and not a product?

@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Same process applies - but you would only need a sellers permit included if you have any tangible items included at any point in the process of a sale.

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@ginnysilver

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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Жыл бұрын

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I am currently 17 years old and want to start a business. But since I am underage, I am going to use my mother’s information to start this business. Would it still be considered a sole proprietorship if I am the one controlling all the business but just under my mom’s name? Thanks!

@ginnysilver

20 күн бұрын

No - not a sole proprietorship but a parent can form an LLC (a limited liability company) for their child's business. The parent would be the organizer, noted in the paperwork.

@sniperfox0108

20 күн бұрын

@@ginnysilver so that would be the only option as of right now? Once I turn 18, should I change it? Thank you so much for your responsse

@ginnysilver

20 күн бұрын

Because a minor can not sign binding business contracts, it is generally not a good idea to start a sole prop for a minor. The Sole prop would be your parents and you would be an employee or independent contractor of your parents business, obligated to all required employee/labor laws. LLC with the parent as the organizer is generally how this would be done instead.

@sniperfox0108

20 күн бұрын

@@ginnysilver thank you for your response once again. So once I turn 18, should I apply for a new llc just for me or something else. Also, is there a video that talks about minors owning a business legally? Thank you so much

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Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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