Business
Solutions
Starting
a New Business
There
are certain things you must do to establish and operate a new
business. Below are some of the requirements you need to know, and
what to do to fulfill those requirements.
Fictitious Business Name
A Fictitious Business Name statement is required to
operate a business under a name other than your own name. A fee is
required. You will also have to publish your Fictitious Business Name
Statement in a newspaper within 30 days per the rules outlined on the
statement form. Register with the Alameda County Recorder at
the address below:
Alameda
County Recorder
1221
Oak Street, #109
Oakland,
CA 94612
510/272-6797
Hours:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
City
Business Tax/License
All persons or companies conducting business in the City
of Fremont must pay the business license tax, whether or not they have an
office located in Fremont. This tax is required prior to the commencement
of a business in the city.
City of
Fremont License Dept.
39550 Liberty
St.
Fremont, CA
94538
510/494-4970
Hours: 8:00 am
- 4:00 pm
Building Permit
If you are modifying or improving the structure in which
your business is currently located, or in which it will be located, you
must apply for a building permit.
City of
Fremont Building Inspection & Permits
39550 Liberty
Street
Fremont, CA
94538
510/494-4460
Hours: 8:00 am
- 4:00 pm
Employer Registration
You must register with the Employment Development
Department (EDD) within 10 days after paying more than $100 in wages to an
employee.
To receive a complete packet of information about
registration and the associated employment requirements, call the above
number and leave your name and address.
Employment Development
Department (EDD)
39155 Liberty St., #116
Fremont, CA 94538-1521
510/794-3669
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Zoning
All businesses must locate in areas zoned to allow that
particular business activity. Planning staff will help you determine if
your business is an eligible use for that location, and inform you if any
special review is necessary. This applies even if you plan to do business
out of your home.
City of
Fremont
39550 Liberty
St.
Fremont, CA
94538
510/494-4455
Hours: 8:00 am
- 4:00 pm
|