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Sunday, 17 August 2008
CITY BUSINESS LICENSE (City of Madera Ordinance 6-1.05)
Anyone who sells a product or service for a fee in the City of Madera needs a City of Madera Business License. If you do not receive a payroll check and a W-2 at the end of the year, and you sell a product or provide a service for a fee, you need a license. For additional information, please visit the City of Madera website For County Business License information, see below... Requirements for applying for a City of Madera Business License Non-Refundable Application Fee License Fee (Unless otherwise specified in the City Ordinance, most businesses are based on gross receipts)
Additional Types of Business Licenses or Registrations & Regulations... for more information, contact City of Madera Abatement at (559) 661-5412 Construction License Rental Business License (City of Madera Ordinance 6-1.28) Mobile Vendor License/Registration Massage Therapists Card Room Owners & Employees Security Guards & Companies Registration Taxicab Regulation Tow Truck Regulation Alarm Regulation Pawnbroker/Secondhand Dealer Registration Abatement for Commercial Trucks and Trailers parked off the truck route
TO APPLY FOR A CITY OF MADERA BUSINESS LICENSE CONTACT: City of Madera Finance Department
205 West Fourth Street, Madera CA 93637
(559) 661-5408
Approval - The application is routed to the various city departments for approval. Once the license is approved and the established license fees have been paid, a license will be issued. The process can take up to three weeks. Termination or Changes – Notify the City Business License Office in writing, of any changes in ownership, location, mailing address or termination of business. If the license is not terminated by written notice the business license fees will be assessed each year. Additional Compliance – Some businesses are subject to special regulation or registration. The following are examples: Massage Therapists, Card Room Owners and Employees (Mobile Vendor Registration), Registration of Security Guards and Companies (Taxicab Regulation), Tow Truck Regulation, Burglar Alarm Regulation, Pawnbroker/Secondhand Dealer Registration, Abatement for commercial trucks and trailers parked off the truck route. For additional information, please call the City of Madera Abatement at (559) 661-5412.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE Madera County Resource Management Agency
2037 West Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637
Telephone: (559) 661-6333, Fax: (559) 675-7639 Madera County Treasurer/Tax Collector
200 West 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
Telephone: (559) 675-7713, Fax: (559) 673-0262 Other County Departments that you may have contact with: Planning Department, Engineering Department, Environmental Health, Assessor's Office
Madera County Clerk's Office
200 West 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
Telephone: (559) 675-7721, Fax: (559) 675-7870
2037 West Cleveland Avenue, Madera CA 93637
Telephone: (559) 661-5191
Home Occupation Permit – To operate a business from your home address a home occupation permit is required. This process is necessary to inform the surrounding neighbors of the type of business that is propose to locate in the neighborhood. Once the home occupation permit is approved by the City Planning Department, a business license is required from the City Finance Department.
City of Madera Planning Department
205 West 4th Street, Madera CA 93637
(559) 661-5440
Madera County Public Health Department
14215 Road 28, Madera CA 93638
(559) 675-7893 City of Madera Public Works Department
1030 South Gateway Drive, Madera CA 93637
(559) 661-5465
Tobacco Retail Licensing Requirements - The California Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 requires every retailer who sells cigarettes or tobacco products in California to purchase and display a license from the State Board of Equalization (BOE) to engage in the sale of cigarettes or tobacco products. A retailer that owns or controls more than one retail location must obtain a separate license for each retail location. There is a licensing fee of $100 per location; the cost is a one-time fee only, but each retailer must renew his or her license annually. To apply for a tobacco retail license, contact the State Board of Equalization (BOE) at (800) 400-7115 or visit their website . If you have questions regarding the new license requirements or need additional information, please contact the Madera County Public Health Department, Tobacco Control Program at (559) 675-7627
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & RESOURCES Madera County Economic Development Commission - provides assistance with the Madera Enterprise Zone, the Recycling Market Development Zone, site location, permitting, financing, small business counseling and development, existing business expansion and advocacy. They are located at 2425 West Cleveland Avenue, Suite 101 or phone (559) 675-7768 for more information. California State Board of Equalization
For answers to your general tax questions or information, call the Board of Equalization information center. Customer service representatives are available to help you from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday (except state holidays). Toll-free number: 800-400-7115 TDD service for the hearing impaired TDD phones: 800-735-2929 Voice phones: 800-735-2922 Fresno Branch Office, 5070 N. Sixth Street, Suite 110, Fresno CA 93710 (559) 248-4219
Central Valley Business Incubator - Entrepreneurial Training Programs, free education, counseling, workshops and seminars for new and established businesses. They are located at 1630 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 163, Fresno CA 93710, for more information call (559) 292-9033 Community Ventures located at 5010 North Woodrow Avenue - West Complex 142, Fresno CA 93740, for more information phone (559) 347-3910. Madera County Workforce Investment Board Business Services Team - offers a Small Business Resource Manual intended to provide information, technical assistance, and resources to all interest business owners throughout Madera County. Business owners will find information on everything from low-cost marketing and advertising strategies, to forms of business ownership and technological tools that will assist you with the economic vitality of your organization. For more information about the MCWIB complete menu of Business Services, please call (559) 662-4500 or visit their website S.C.O.R.E. - nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide... free business advice, new entrepreneur and low cost workshops, contact the Central California S.C.O.R.E. Chapter located at 2719 N. Air Fresno Drive, Fresno CA 93727, (559) 487-5605 U.S. Small Business Administration - offers assistance with business development, business regulations, management resources, financing, financial assistance programs, government contracting assistance, minority business development and other sources of assistance. The Fresno District Office is located at 2719 North Air Fresno Drive, Suite 200 in Fresno or phone (559) 487-5791 Small Business Resource, a publication courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration Office for starting and expanding entrepreneurs is available at the Madera Chamber of Commerce Office located at 120 North E Street in Madera or visit their online Small Business Planner
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