Start a Business in Anaheim

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 3-8 weeks💰 Based on gross receipts by classification

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Overview

Starting a business in Anaheim requires a Business License through the Finance Department, Business Tax Division. Base fee: Based on gross receipts by classification. No state business license required. Cities handle licensing independently.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: Based on gross receipts by classification depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Finance Department, Business Tax Division

Phone: 714-765-5139

200 S Anaheim Blvd, Suite 136, Anaheim, CA 92805

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Orange County DEH for health permits

⚠ Disneyland Resort area has special zoning overlays

⚠ Convention center district has unique requirements

⚠ Online application available

⚠ California requires an $800 minimum franchise tax annually for all LLCs after the first year

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