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San José · Hair salon / barber

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Remaining government fees ~ $1,070

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Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
IRS · Free · 0 d
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California Seller's Permit
CDTFA · Free · 0–1 d
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California Employer Payroll Tax Account (EDD)
EDD · Free · 0–7 d
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Fictitious Business Name (FBN / DBA) filing
SCC Clerk-Recorder · Verify with agency · 1 d
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FBN newspaper publication
Newspaper · Verify with agency · 30–60 d
San José Business Tax Certificate
City of SJ Finance · $219.6 · 1–14 d
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Zoning verification (before signing lease)
SJ Planning · Verify with agency · 0–5 d
Building tenant improvement (TI) permit
SJ Building · Verify with agency · 30–120 d
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Fire Department occupancy inspection / permit
SJ Fire · Verify with agency · 7–30 d
Workers' compensation insurance
Insurance carrier · $800 · 1–7 d
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Sign permit (storefront signage)
SJ PBCE · Verify with agency · 14–60 d
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CalSavers retirement registration (or exemption)
CalSavers · Free · 1 d
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BBC Establishment License
BBC · $50 · 30–60 d
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Cosmetologist license (every full-service stylist)
BBC · Verify with agency · 60–180 d
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Barber license (if shop is a barbershop)
BBC · Verify with agency · 60–180 d
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Esthetician license (skin services / waxing)
BBC · Verify with agency · 45–120 d
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Cal/OSHA chemical safety (color, perm, relaxer)
Cal/OSHA · Free · 0 d

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