HOW TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS IN TEMPLE CITY
The City of Temple City and the Temple City Chamber of Commerce welcome your interest in establishing a business in the City. We encourage you to take advantage of our assistance and services as we are genuinely concerned with the welfare of the business community.
To help you complete some of the necessary requirements for the establishment of your business, we have compiled the following suggestions and a checklist of procedures:
- Establish a close relationship with a bank or lending institution.
- Review all legal questions about your business with an attorney.
- Obtain full details about the property where you plan to locate. Know the exact location and address, name of property owner and details on acquisition, if applicable. Check with City Hall to make sure your location is approved for the intended use before you sign a lease.
STEPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN TEMPLE CITY
- Verify zoning, and check if business is a "Permitted Use", a "Conditional Use" or is not "Not Permitted".
- Gather Information regarding type of business required applications and paperwork from the Business License Department.
- Submit a Business License Application, Sign Application (Commercial), and Additional Required Paperwork.
- Schedule a Business (Home/ Commercial) and Sign (Commercial) Inspection.
- Approval of Business License will be sent by mail if approved and all conditions have been met.
SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS | |
Many businesses have requirements that are unique to their particular business activities. Agencies that are involved in regulations of these business activities should be contacted in the process of establishing a business. | |
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT http://www.la-sheriff.org/stations/for1/temple/index.html Law enforcement information relating to business operations requiring background check. (Refer to TCMC 5200)
| STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (626) 480-7200 Businesses requiring a resale permit or to obtain a Resale Tax I.D. number and/or seller’s permit.
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L.A. COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION 15660 Stafford Street, City of Industry (626) 336-6950 http://fire.lacounty.gov/DoingBusiness/DoingBusiness.asp Contact County Fire Prevention regarding occupancy, storage of flammable materials, adequate ventilation, etc. | HEALTH DEPARTMENT (626) 308-5357 http://publichealth.lacounty.gov Check to see if the business needs a health permit. |
LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE Contact to establish a fictitious business name. A fictitious business name is a name used for your business other than your own personal name. It is State law that you file a Fictitious Name Statement with the Recorder’s Office and place an ad in a local newspaper. 1. Full Name incorporated into the business name, example John Doe’s Plumbing; or 2. Doing Business As (DBA) or Fictitious Name Statement; or 3. Articles of Incorporation (for requirements see - www.ca.gov) | |
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 9050 LAS TUNAS DRIVE (626) 286-3101
Contact the Chamber of Commerce for further information and suggestions for networking and advertising your business.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INQUIRIES | |
Social Security Administration 104 N. Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, 91101 (800) 772-1213 | Dept. of Human Resources and Development State Disability and Employment Insurance (800) 480-3287 |
Partners for Progress Work-Source Center (SASSFA) 1040 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 8 & 9, Santa Fe Springs, 90670 (562) 946-2237 | Small Business Development Center Mt. San Antonio College 363 S. Park Avenue, #101, Pomona, 91766 (800) 450-7232 |
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation Resources for Business Assistance, Retention, Expansion www.LAEDC.org/businessassistance | Southern California Edison Site Search, Business Assistance, Incentives, Rebates and "Savings by Design" Programs http://www.sce.com/economicdevelopment |
VEDC Small Business California Loan Program (818) 907-9977 www.vedc.org | Workmen’s Compensation Insurance May be procured through private insurance firms. |
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE |
All licenses are issued for a calendar year, January through December. |
BUSINESSES BY VEHICLE |
Flat Fee $75.00 |
Processing Fee $28.00 (one-time fee) |
Per Vehicle $8.25 |
Per Owner / Driver (Sheriff's fee) $87.00 |
HOME OCCUPATIONS |
Flat Fee $64.00 |
Processing Fee $135.00 (one-time fee) |
MANUFACTURERS, PROFESSIONALS, RETAILERS, SERVICES, WHOLESALERS |
Flat Fee $75.00 |
Processing Fee $320.00 (one-time fee) |
Processing Fee (Regulated) $521.00 (one-time fee) |
Owners / Partners / Managers / Employees $8.25 (per person) |
Coin-operated machines (per machine) |
Amusement, mechanical ride for children $27.00 |
Other amusement machines $27.00 |
Music machines $27.00 |
Other vending Machines $21.00 |
Games of Skill Annual Permit of $49, plus $27 per machine |
AUTO REPAIR SHOP |
Flat Fee $110.00 |
Processing Fee $320.00 (one-time fee) |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS / TUTORING INSTITUTIONS |
Flat Fee $183.00 |
Processing Fee $320.00 (one-time fee) |
Information from http://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us