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Business Essential:Open New Restaurant

• Business Plan
  Click on the following link to the US Small Business Administration to find a tutorial on how to create a business plan.
• Business Location
  If you would like help deciding on a location for your business, visit the Websites of California's Regional Chambers of Commerce.
• Business Structure
  Choose a business structure. Select a business entity type from the following list for a brief overview of the principal types of legal business structures available in California. A legal representative and accountant should be consulted before making a determination as to the type of business entity to form.
  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Corporation
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Limited Partnership
  • General Partnership
  • Limited Liability Partnership
  Click on the following link to the California Busines Portal
• Tax and Employer identification documents. Click on the following link to file your tax and employer identification documents.
• Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC California) in Los Angeles
• Apply for the right license:
  • Short list of licenses
  • Restaurant License (limited service)
  • On Premise Banquet and Catering License
  • Private Club License
  • On-Premise Beer License
  • Tavern License
  • Single Event Permit
  • Temporary Beer Permit
• Local Business Regulations
  • Business License (Business Tax ID)
    Anyone conducting business in the City of Los Angeles is required to obtain a business license from the Office of Finance of the City of Los Angeles.
    Apply for license
  • Zoning Requirement
    Before signing a lease or beginning operations, make sure your proposed business location complies with local zoning regulations.
    Contact the Call Center of the Building and Safety Department at (888) LA4-BUILD
    
• Health Department
  • Operating Permit
• Labor Department
  • Applying for Labor Regulation Poster
• Fire Department
  • Operating Permit
• Insurance Policy

Business Essential:Staying out of troubles

• IRS
  • Tip Declaration
• Health Department
  • Operating Permit
• Labor Department