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San José · Restaurant / boba shop

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Remaining government fees ~ $22,205

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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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Food Safety Manager Certification
ANSI-CFP · $195 · 0 d
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Santa Clara County Food Facility Operating Permit
SCC DEH · Verify with agency · 30–90 d
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Food Handler Card (all food-handling staff)
ANSI-CFP · $15 · 0 d
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ABC Type 41 Beer & Wine license (if serving alcohol)
ABC · $1,135 · 55–120 d
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ABC Type 47 Full liquor license (if serving spirits)
ABC · $19,840 · 120–365 d
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Grease trap / FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) permit
SJ ESD · Verify with agency · 14–30 d

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