Links

The federal government provides a host of pertinent information and services to small businesses, including consulting services, tax information, export information and wage and hour information.

1. Income Tax Information
   Internal Revenue Service
   6320 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite #1000
   Van Nuys, CA 91406
   Information: (818) 756-4607 (800) 829-1040
   Forms and Publications: (800) 829-3676
2. Internal Revenue Code -26 USC TITLE 26 
   USC Title 26: Searchable IRC Title 26 courtesy of Cornell University.
   
3. Employment Eligibility
   Immigration and Naturalization Services
   300 N Los Angeles Street
   Los Angeles, CA 90012
   (800) 375-5283
4. Export Information
   Department of Commerce
   2601 Main Street
   Irvine, CA 92714
   (949) 251-9001
5. Wage & Hour Information
   Department of Labor
   6150 Van Nuys Blvd Room 206
   Van Nuys, CA 91401
   (818) 901-5315 
6. Social Security Information
   Social Security Administration
   6501 Van Nuys Blvd
   Van Nuys, CA 91401
   Tel: (800) 772-1213 
7. Small Business Services
   Small Business Administration
   Los Angeles District Office
   330 N Brand Suite 12000
   Glendale, CA 91203
   (818) 552-3201  www.sba.gov

2.     State of California Resources

Many Cities in Los Angeles businesses will need to work with state agencies if they intend to incorporate their business, sell alcohol and other goods, hire employees, etc.

a.     Resale Number - Seller's Permit
State Board of Equalization
15350 Sherman Way Suite 250
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: (818) 904-2300 Fax (818) 901-5252 http://www.boe.ca.gov

b.    Payroll Taxes
State Employment Development Department
6550 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 210
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Tel: (888) 745-3886 www.edd.ca.gov

c.     Worker's Compensation
6150 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 105
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5367, (800) 736-7401

d.    Alcohol Sales Licensing
State Alcoholic Beverage Control
6150 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 220
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Tel: (818) 901-5017  www.abc.ca.gov

e.     Incorporation Information
California Secretary of State
300 S Spring Street Suite #12513
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 897-3062  sos.ca.gov

3.     City of Los Angeles Resources

The City of Los Angeles provides general information on starting and operating a business, significant resource materials, market research information, small business troubleshooting, and regulatory, permitting and licensing information. The most important resource is the City's Office of Small Business, which acts as a clearinghouse for small business assistance information.

1. Information, Research and Program Assistance
   City of Los Angeles Office of Small Business
   1100 North Eastern Ave #G11
   Los Angeles, CA 90063
   Tel: (323) 881-3964
   Fax: (323) 881-1871
2. Business Tax Certificate
   City Treasurer's Office
   500 West Temple Street
   Los Angeles, CA 90012
   (213) 974-2111 Toll Free (888) 807-2111
3. Zoning, New Construction & Remodeling
   City Development Services Department
   6262 Van Nuys Blvd Room 251
   Van Nuys, CA 91401
   3-1-1

4. County of Los Angeles Resources

Many businesses that operate a business in the City of Los Angeles must also work with several Counties of Los Angeles agencies to successfully complete the process of opening a business. For instance, many businesses will need to file a fictitious business name through the County.

1. General Information
   Los Angeles County Business Resources
   LA Business Connect.com
   5280 E. Beverly Blvd. Suite C #335
   Los Angeles, Ca 90022
   Tel: (323) 240-4433  www.labusinessconnect.com
2. Fictitious Business Name
   Recorder, County Clerk
   14340 Sylvan Street
   Van Nuys, CA 91401
   Tel: (818) 374-7191 
3. Property Tax Information
   Assessor, Recorder, County Clerk
   500 W Temple Street Room 225
   Los Angeles, CA 90012
   (213) 974-3211  http://assessor.lacounty.gov
4. Zoning Information
   City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
   6262 Van Nuys Blvd. 2^nd Floor Room 251
   Van Nuys, CA 91401
   (888) LA4-BUILD  www.ladbs.org
5. Health Permits
   City Of Los Angeles Department of Public Health
   5050 Commerce Drive
   Baldwin Park, CA 91706
   Tel: (888) 700-9995 www.lapublichealth.org
6. Air Pollution Control
   California Environmental Protection Agency
   43301 Division Road Suite 206
   Lancaster, CA 93535
   Tel: (661) 723-8070 Fax (661) 723-3450   http://www.arb.ca.gov/capcoa/roster.htm

5.     Financial Resources

Several financial resources exist for small businesses in Los Angeles. However, loans are generally not available to start-ups. Most loan programs require that businesses have at least one year of history.

1. Loan Programs
   CDC Small Business Finance Corporation
   Tel: (626) 529-0700 Fax: (626) 229-0860 Toll free (800) 611-5170
2. California Southern Small Business Development Corp.
   State of California Loan Guarantee Program
   Tel: (818) 907-9977 Toll free (800) 304-1755
3. California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)
   Tel: (916) 654-5610  http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap.asp
4. California Economic Development Lending Initiative (CEDLI)
   Tel: (323) 232-4520  http://www.tdfsf.org

 FAME Renaissance Microloan Program
Tel: (323) 730-9194 http://www.famerenaissance.org


    6. Other Resources