Arts & Crafts Sidewalk Vending in BART Plaza: Easy as 1,2,3!

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1 Arts & Crafts Sidewalk Vending in BART Plaza: Easy as 1,2,3! Join in the New Downtown Berkeley! Revitalized BART Plaza: Over 12,000 daily BART riders and pedestrians New Welcome Kiosk New flower baskets Colorful benches WiFi enabled plaza area New Walgreens to open soon The New Downtown Berkeley has: 16 member Ambassador Program New It Starts Here marketing campaign, to Taste, Create and Experience Cleaning and landscaping of Downtown Berkeley Apply for a Street Vending License: 1. Obtain a California Seller s Permit 2. Complete City of Berkeley Street Artist/Vendor Screening process 3. Apply for City of Berkeley Business License Information provided by Downtown Berkeley Association x10 info@downtownberkeley.com

2 How to Apply for an Arts & Crafts Street Vending License 1. Obtain a California Sellers Permit a. Fill out California Seller s Permit Application (online or see attached) b. Turn in or mail application to State Board of Equalization (1515 Clay Street, Suite 303, Oakland. CA 94612) 2. Complete the City of Berkeley Street Artist/Vendor Screening process a. Make an appointment with Gerald Love, Code Enforcement ( or glove@ci.berkeley.ca.us) b. Appear at scheduled appointment with: i. Samples of finished artisan goods/products/handicrafts/artwork ii. Sample of a work in progress iii. Tools needed to create a final product from the work-in-progress iv. Samples of raw materials used to make product (ex: wire, bead, cloth, screen, ink, etc) v. Receipts dated within the last 6 months for raw materials used to make the products c. Screening appointment i. Screenings usually take about 30 minutes ii. During the 30 minute appointment: 1. Create a finished artisan good from the work in progress OR 2. Conduct the screening appointment as a site visit to the production facilities if 30 minutes is insufficient or if the necessary equipment cannot be transported in order to successfully demonstrate the creation of the finished product at the normal screening appointment iii. Note: Failure to appear at the scheduled appointment will result in the applicant losing the right to have product(s) screened until next half year 3. Apply for City of Berkeley Business License a. Complete Business License application (online or see attached) b. Bring following items to Finance Department Customer Service Center (1947 Center St. Berkeley, CA 94704): i. California Seller s Permit ii. Street Artist/Vendor Screening Approval Form signed by Gerald Love, Code Enforcement iii. Completed Business license application iv. Vendor s Business License Fees 1. $265 annual fee OR 2. $145 6-month license fee (6-month business license intervals are January 1-June 30 and July 1- December 31; License registration fees are not pro-rated) Note: Receiving an Arts & Crafts Street Vending License allows the licensee to sell their product at any designated street vending location in the City of Berkeley in accordance with the Berkeley Municipal Code. Available Street Vending locations in BART Plaza are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, but locations on Telegraph Ave. are allocated through a lottery system (Contact Gerald Love for information on the lottery).

3 BOE-400-SPA Rev. 4 (3-10) California Seller s Permit Application for Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations (Regular or Temporary) State Board of Equalization Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Board Members Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion (Names updated 2011) Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Betty Permit T. APPlicAtion Yee First District San Francisco Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit Sen. George Runner (Ret.) APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit Second APPlicAtion District Seller S Lancaster Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Michelle Permit APPlicAtion Steel Third District Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Rolling Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Hills Estates Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Jerome E. Horton Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Fourth Seller S District Permit Los Angeles APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion John Chiang Seller S State Controller Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Executive Director Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Kristine Cazadd Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S Permit APPlicAtion Seller S

4 2 Frequently Asked Questions Who must have a permit? You are generally required to obtain a California seller s permit if you sell or lease merchandise, vehicles, or other tangible personal property in California. A seller s permit allows you to sell items at the wholesale or retail level. If your sales are ongoing, you should apply for a Regular permit. If your sales are of a temporary nature (90 days or less), apply for a Temporary permit. You cannot legally sell taxable items in California until you have been issued a seller s permit. Do I need more than one permit? Each location where sales of taxable items are made requires, and must display, a seller s permit. If you have more than one selling location, attach a list that includes the address for each location, and we will issue the permits needed. If your application is for a temporary permit, one permit will be enough, but you need to display a copy of that permit at each temporary location. Is there a charge for a permit? No. However, we may require a security deposit. Deposits are used to cover any unpaid taxes that may be owed at the time a business closes. Is information about my account subject to public disclosure? State laws that protect your privacy generally cover your records. Some records are subject to public disclosure, such as the information on your seller s permit, names of owners or partners, your business address, and your permit status. See the disclosure information on the back page. Why do you need a copy of my driver license? When it is required, it is used to ensure the accuracy of the information provided and to protect against fraudulent use of your identification. Why am I being asked if I sell tires, covered electronic devices, or tobacco products at retail? Effective January 1, 2001, California retailers of new tires began collecting a tire fee (currently $1.75) for each new tire sold to consumers. Beginning January 1, 2005, retailers must collect a recycling fee on the retail sale or lease of certain new or refurbished video display devices that have a screen size of more than four inches measured diagonally. Video display devices subject to the fee are called covered electronic devices (CEDs). They include televisions, computer monitors, or any other product that contains a cathode ray tube, including bare cathode ray tubes, computer monitors, and laptop computers that use a liquid crystal display. For more information on the Electronic Recycling Fee Program or CEDs, visit: sptaxprog/ewaste.htm. Effective June 30, 2004, if you sell cigarettes and/or tobacco products, you must obtain a license (separate from a seller s permit) for each location you intend to sell these products. Depending on your response to each question and the type of business, the BOE will send you information about these license and fee programs. What are my rights and responsibilities as a seller? When you obtain a seller s permit, you acquire certain rights and responsibilities. You may buy property for resale without paying tax to your supplier. By providing the vendor a completed resale certificate, you are not required to pay sales tax on property you are buying for resale. You cannot use a resale certificate to buy property for your own use (even if you plan to sell it after its use). You must keep records to substantiate your sales, purchases, and return deductions and keep them for four years. You must file returns according to the BOE s instructions for the filing basis that we determine from your application. You must file a return even if you have no tax to report. You must pay the sales tax due on your retail sales in California. You may be reimbursed by collecting the amount of tax from your customers. You must notify the BOE of any business changes. A permit is issued only to the owner and address listed on the permit. If you change ownership, address, add another location, sell or close your business, add or drop a partner, you must notify the BOE by calling or in writing. Your notification will help us close your account and return any security on deposit. If you do not, you could be held liable for continuing business taxes. Note: Notify us immediately if you drop or add a partner in order to protect former partners from tax liabilities incurred by the business after the partnership changes. Seller s Permit Application Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations (Regular or Temporary) (3-10)

5 3 City taxpayer information section TDD/TTY field offices call for addresses Area Code Number Bakersfield Culver City El Centro Fresno Irvine Norwalk Oakland Rancho Mirage Redding Riverside Sacramento Salinas San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Marcos Santa Rosa Suisun City Van Nuys Ventura West Covina Business Located Out-of-State Step 1: Complete Your Application How Do I Apply for My Seller s Permit? Complete the application on page 5. If your business is an ongoing operation, check permit type Regular. If your business will operate at the location(s) for 90 days or less, check Temporary. Please provide all the information requested on the application. If you do not, this will delay the issuance of your permit. Refer to the Tips on page 4. If you need assistance, please call your local BOE office or the Taxpayer Information Section at Note: If your business is located outside California, you also need to complete form BOE-403-B, Registration Information for Out-of-State Account. Visit our website at call the Out-of-State Office at , or the Taxpayer Information Section at , to request a copy by mail or by fax (select the automated fax-back option). For information regarding whether or not your out-of-state corporation qualifies to transact business in the State of California, you may visit the Secretary of State s website at For information regarding the minimum franchise tax for corporations, please visit the California Taxes Information Center s website at Step 2: Send Your Application for Processing Send or take your application to the district office nearest your place of business. If you plan to apply in person, contact the local office to find out when they are open. Note: A permit is required before you begin making sales. Advise the BOE if you have an urgent need for a permit. Step 3: After Your Application Is Approved If your application is complete, you should receive your permit in about two weeks. Based on the information in your application, the BOE will provide you with regulations, forms, and other publications that may help you with your business. Or, you may choose to view and download information from our website at You will also be informed as to when to file tax returns: monthly, quarterly, fiscal or calendar yearly. Electronic filing is the BOE s method for filing your sales and use tax return and making payment. Visit our website for details. Post your permit at your place of business in a location easily seen by your customers. Seller s Permit Application Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations (Regular or Temporary) (3-10)

6 4 Tips for Filling Out Your Application Item 1: Permit Type Check whether you are applying for a regular or temporary permit. You may apply for a temporary permit if you intend to make sales for a period of 90 days or less. Otherwise, you must apply for a regular permit. Items 2 8: Business Identification Information Check your type of ownership and provide all of the information requested. Partnerships should provide a copy of their written partnership agreement, if one exists. If it is filed with us at the time you apply for a permit and it specifies that all business assets are held in the name of the partnership, we will attempt to collect any delinquent tax liability from the partnership s assets before we attempt to collect from the partners personal assets. The Registered Domestic Partnership ownership box should only be checked if both persons are registered as domestic partners with the Office of the Secretary of State. Items 9 35: Ownership Information Indicate whether those listed are owners, partners, etc., and enter their driver license or California Identification Card number and, except in the case of corporate officers, their social security number. Also, provide a reference for each person, who does not live with that person. This information will be kept in strict confidence. If mailing your application, you must provide a photocopy of your driver license or California Identification Card. Items 36 49, 66: Type of Business, Selling Locations, and Landlord Information Check whether the business is a retailer, wholesaler, etc., and whether the business is full time or part time. Describe the types of items you will sell. Avoid using broad descriptions, such as general merchandise. Instead, list specific examples such as sports equipment or garden supplies. Indicate the number of selling locations, the address, telephone number, address, and website of the business, as well as the landlord s name, address, and telephone number. If there are multiple selling locations, additional addresses can be listed on the reverse side (Item 66). Correspondence will be sent to the business address unless a different mailing address is specified (Item 42). Items 50 51: Projected Monthly Sales Indicate your projected monthly gross and taxable sales. If unsure, provide an estimate. Your projection helps to determine how often you will need to file a return. If your actual sales vary, we may adjust your filing frequency. Items 52 55: Related Program Information Provide your Alcoholic Beverage Control license number, if applicable. Indicate if you will be selling new tires, covered electronic devices, or tobacco products. We will contact you to determine if you need to register for any of these other programs. Items 56 65: Related Party Information Identify the person maintaining your records, your bank, and if you accept credit cards, your merchant card account. Also, identify major California-based suppliers and the products that you purchase from them. Items 67 74: Ownership and Organizational Changes If you are purchasing a business, or changing from one type of business organization to another, provide the previous owner s name and seller s permit number. If you are purchasing a business, you should request a tax clearance in advance to assure that you won t have to pay any taxes owed by the previous owner. Items 75 82: Temporary Permit Event Information Applicants for a temporary permit must complete each item in this section. Certification Each owner, co-owner, partner, or corporate officer must sign the application. Seller s Permit Application Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations (Regular or Temporary) (3-10)

7 BOE-400-SPA REV. 4 (FRONT) (3-10) APPLICATION FOR SELLER S PERMIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 1. PERMIT TYPE: (check one) Regular Temporary FOR BOE USE ONLY 2. TyPE OF OwNERShIP (check one) * Must provide partnership agreement TAX IND OFFICE PERMIT NUMBER S NAICS CODE BUS CODE A.C.C. REPORTING BASIS TAX AREA CODE Sole Owner Married Co-ownership Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) General Partnership Unincorporated Business Trust Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)* Limited Partnership (LP)* (Registered to practice law, accounting or architecture) PROCESSED By PERMIT ISSUE DATE Registered Domestic Partnership Other (describe) / / 3. NAME OF SOLE OwNER, CORPORATION, LLC, PARTNERShIP, OR TRUST 4. STATE OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION RETURN TyPE (1) 401-A (2) 401-EZ VERIFICATION DL PA Other 5. BUSINESS TRADE NAME/ DOING BUSINESS AS [DBA] (if any) 6. DATE you will BEGIN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (month, day, and year) 7. CORPORATE, LLC, LLP OR LP NUMBER FROM CALIFORNIA SECRETARy OF STATE 8. FEDERAL EMPLOyER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FEIN) CHECK ONE Owner/Co-Owners Partners Registered Domestic Partners Corp. Officers LLC Officers/Managers/ Members Use additional sheets to include information for more than three individuals. 9. FULL NAME (first, middle, last) 10. TITLE Trustees/ Beneficiaries 11. SOCIAL SECURITy NUMBER (corporate officers excluded) 12. DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER (attach copy) tear at perforation 13. home ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 14. home TELEPhONE NUMBER 15. NAME OF A PERSONAL REFERENCE NOT LIVING with you 16. ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 17. REFERENCE TELEPhONE NUMBER 18. FULL NAME OF ADDITIONAL PARTNER, OFFICER, OR MEMBER (first, middle, last) 19. TITLE 20. SOCIAL SECURITy NUMBER (corporate officers excluded) 21. DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER (attach copy) 22. home ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 23. home TELEPhONE NUMBER 24. NAME OF A PERSONAL REFERENCE NOT LIVING with you 25. ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 26. REFERENCE TELEPhONE NUMBER 27. FULL NAME OF ADDITIONAL PARTNER, OFFICER, OR MEMBER (first, middle, last) 28. TITLE 29. SOCIAL SECURITy NUMBER (corporate officers excluded) 30. DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER (attach copy) 31. home ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 32. home TELEPhONE NUMBER 33. NAME OF A PERSONAL REFERENCE NOT LIVING with you 34. ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 35. REFERENCE TELEPhONE NUMBER 36. TyPE OF BUSINESS (check one that best describes your business) 37. NUMBER OF SELLING LOCATIONS (if 2 or more, see Item No. 66) Retail wholesale Mfg. Repair Service Construction Contractor Leasing 38. what ITEMS will you SELL? 39. ChECK ONE Full Time Part Time 40. BUSINESS ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) [do not list P.O. Box or mailing service] 41. BUSINESS TELEPhONE NUMBER 42. MAILING ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) [if different from business address] 43. BUSINESS FAX NUMBER 44. BUSINESS ADDRESS 45. BUSINESS website ADDRESS 46. DO you MAKE INTERNET SALES? www. yes No 47. NAME OF BUSINESS LANDLORD 48. LANDLORD ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 49. LANDLORD TELEPhONE NUMBER 50. PROJECTED MONThLy GROSS SALES $ 53. SELLING NEw TIRES AT RETAIL? yes No 51. PROJECTED MONThLy TAXABLE SALES $ 54. SELLING COVERED ELECTRONIC DEVICES? yes No (continued on reverse) 52. ALCOhOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER (if applicable) SELLING TOBACCO AT RETAIL? yes No

8 BOE-400-SPA REV. 4 (BACK) (3-10) 56. NAME OF PERSON MAINTAINING your RECORDS 57. ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 58. TELEPhONE NUMBER 59. NAME OF BANK OR OThER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (note whether business or personal) 60. BANK BRANCh LOCATION 61. NAME OF MERChANT CREDIT CARD PROCESSOR (if you accept credit cards) 62. MERChANT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER 63. NAMES OF MAJOR CALIFORNIA-BASED SUPPLIERS 64. ADDRESSES (street, city, state, zip code) 65. PRODUCTS PURChASED ADDITIONAL SELLINg LOCATIONS (List All Other Selling Locations) 66. PhySICAL LOCATION OR STREET ADDRESS (attach separate list, if required) OwNERSHIP AND ORgANIzATIONAL CHANgES (Do Not Complete for Temporary Permits) 67. ARE you BUyING AN EXISTING BUSINESS? yes No If yes, complete items 70 through ARE you ChANGING FROM ONE TyPE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION TO ANOThER (FOR EXAMPLE, FROM A SOLE OwNER TO A CORPORATION OR FROM A PARTNERShIP TO A LIMITED LIABILITy COMPANy, ETC.)? yes No If yes, complete items 70 and OThER OwNERShIP ChANGES (please describe): 70. FORMER OwNER S NAME 71. SELLER S PERMIT NUMBER 72. PURChASE PRICE $ 73. VALUE OF FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT $ 74. IF AN ESCROw COMPANy IS REQUESTING A TAX CLEARANCE ON your BEhALF, PLEASE LIST ThEIR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPhONE NUMBER, AND ThE ESCROw NUMBER TEMPORARY PERMIT EvENT INFORMATION 75. PERIOD OF SALES FROM: / / ThROUGh: / / 76. ESTIMATED EVENT SALES $ 77. SPACE RENTAL COST (if any) $ 79. ORGANIZER OR PROMOTER OF EVENT (if any) 80. ADDRESS (street, city, state, zip code) 81. TELEPhONE NUMBER 82. ADDRESS OF EVENT (If more than one, use line 66, above. Attach separate list, if required.) 78. ADMISSION ChARGED? yes No CERTIFICATION All Corporate Officers, LLC Managing Members, Partners, or Owners must sign below. I am duly authorized to sign the application and certify that the statements made are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also represent and acknowledge that the applicant will be engaged in or conduct business as a seller of tangible personal property. NAME (typed or printed) SIGNATURE DATE NAME (typed or printed) SIGNATURE DATE NAME (typed or printed) SIGNATURE DATE FOR BOE USE ONLY SECURITy REVIEw FORMS PUBLICATIONS BOE-598 ($ ) or BOE-1009 REQUIRED By APPROVED By BOE-8 BOE-400-y PUB 73 PUB DE 44 BOE-162 BOE-519 BOE-467 BOE-1241-D REGULATIONS REG REG REG RETURNS

9 7 Where Can I Get Help? No doubt you will have questions about how the Sales and Use Tax Law applies to your business operations. For assistance, you may take advantage of the resources listed below. internet You can log onto our website for additional information. For example, you can find out what the tax rate is in a particular county, or you can download numerous publications such as laws, regulations, pamphlets, and policy manuals that will help you understand how the law applies to your business. You can also verify sellers permit numbers online, read about upcoming Taxpayers Bill of Rights hearings, and obtain information on BOE field office addresses and telephone numbers. Another good resource especially for starting businesses is the California Tax Information Center at classes You may enroll in a basic sales and use tax class offered by some local BOE offices. You should call ahead to find out when your local office conducts classes for beginning sellers. written tax advice It is best to get tax advice from the BOE in writing. You may be relieved of tax, penalty, or interest charges if we determine you did not correctly report tax because you reasonably relied on our written advice regarding a transaction. taxpayer information section TDD/TTY Customer service representatives are available from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding state holidays. Faxback Service. To order fax copies of selected forms and notices, call and choose the faxback option. You can call at any time for this service. Translator Services. We can provide bilingual services for persons who need assistance in a language other than English. taxpayers rights advocate office If you would like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer or if you are unable to resolve an issue with the BOE, please contact the Taxpayers Rights Advocate office for help at (or toll-free, ). Their fax number is If you prefer, you can write to: State Board of Equalization; Taxpayers Rights Advocate, MIC:70; PO Box ; Sacramento, CA To obtain a copy of publication 70, The California Taxpayers Bill of Rights, you may visit our website or call our Taxpayer Information Section. For this relief to apply, your request for advice must be in writing, identify the taxpayer to whom the advice applies, and fully describe the facts and circumstances of the transaction. Send your request for written advice to: State Board of Equalization; Audit and Information Section, MIC:44; PO Box , Sacramento, CA See page 3. field offices Seller s Permit Application Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations (Regular or Temporary) (3-10)

10 BOE-324-GEN-S REV. 5 (8-09) Privacy Notice Information Provided to the Board of Equalization (BOE) We ask you for information so that the BOE can administer the state s tax and fee laws. The BOE will use the information to determine whether you are paying the correct amount of tax and to collect any amounts you owe. You must provide all information requested, including your social security number (used for identification purposes [see Title 42 U.S. Code sec.405(c)(2)(c)(i)]). A list of authorized agencies, among others, who the BOE may disclose information to, and a complete list of the California Revenue and Taxation Codes is available on our website at then scroll to the second page. What happens if I don t provide the information? If your application is incomplete, the BOE may not issue your permit, certificate, or license. If you do not file complete returns, you may have to pay penalties and interest. Penalties may also apply if you do not provide other information the BOE requests or that is required by law, or if you provide fraudulent information. In some cases, you may be subject to criminal prosecution. In addition, if you do not provide the requested information to support your exemptions, credits, exclusions, or adjustments, they may not be allowed. You may owe more tax or fees or receive a smaller refund. Can anyone else see my information? Your records are covered by state laws that protect your privacy. However, the BOE may share information regarding your account with specific state, local, and federal government agencies. The BOE may also share specific information with companies authorized to represent local governments. Under some circumstances, the BOE may release the information printed on your permit, certificate, or license, such as account start and closeout dates, and names of business owners or partners, to the public. When you sell a business, the BOE may give the buyer or other involved parties information regarding your outstanding tax liability. With your written permission, the BOE can release information regarding your account to anyone you designate. Can I review my records? Yes. Requests should be made in writing to your closest BOE office. A complete listing of BOE locations can be found at Additional information regarding your records can be found in publication 58-A, How to Inspect and Correct Your Records. For a copy of this publication, go to or call the Taxpayer Information Section at , Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, excluding state holidays). If you need more information, you may contact the BOE s Disclosure Officer at or by writing: Disclosure Officer, MIC:82 State Board of Equalization PO Box Sacramento, CA Who is responsible for maintaining my records? The officials listed below are responsible for maintaining your records. Sales and Use Tax Board of Equalization Deputy Director, SUTD, MIC:43 PO Box Sacramento, CA Property Taxes, Excise Taxes, Fuel Taxes, and Environmental Fees Board of Equalization Deputy Director, PSTD, MIC:63 PO Box Sacramento, CA

11 Date this business became active under your ownership: Check here if this business was already active and you are a new owner Check here if you have an ownership interest in another business in Berkeley Name/s of other business/es in which you have an ownership interest: NEW BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FORM Rev May 2007 Please read all instructions on the other side before completing this application and TYPE or PRINT CLEARLY. Business Type For Finance Use Only Address in Berkeley BL # Business Name (DBA) NAICS Code Owner Name: FIRST LAST Tax Code Mailing Address Loc Verified: Yes No City, State & Zip Dt started in Berk PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1. Business Phone 8. # of Employees 2. Emergency Phone 9. # of Business Vehicles 3. Fed ID or Soc Sec # 10. Female Owned: Yes No 4. Partnership Corporation Sole Owner 11. Minority Owned: Yes No 5. State Seller s Permit/Resale # 12. Date Fiscal Year Ends 6. Contractors Lic #/Exp Dt 13. Address 7. Do you sell tobacco products? Yes No Fire Police Building Planning Health Toxics COMPUTING THE PAYMENT AMOUNT FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS LICENSE 14. New Business License Tax: $51 for most businesses; $77 for rental property (See note) $ 15. New Business License Registration Fee $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR NEW BUSINESS LICENSE PLEASE REMIT $ NOTE: Some businesses require different fees for a new license. Please contact Customer Service for more information. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: City of Berkeley and mail or deliver to Finance Customer Service, 1947 Center Street, Berkeley, CA Under penalty of perjury, I declare I am authorized to make this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief it is a true, correct and complete statement made in good faith for the period stated, in compliance with the provisions of the Berkeley Business License Ordinance. Signature/Title Date See the other side for important information and instructions before completing this application. Bus. Lic. # - Amount Paid $ Finance Customer Service Center 1947 Center Street, 1 st Floor, Berkeley, California Phone: TDD: Fax: BusLic@ci.berkeley.ca.us

12 NEW BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions before completing the application on the other side. Basic information: The City s regulations are incorporated in the Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC). Copies of the BMC are at all branches of the Berkeley Public Library. You may also access the BMC and Zoning Ordinance on the City s website at: BMC Chapter 9.04 is the primary source of information on business licenses, including definitions of terms, business classifications, current business license tax rates, and allowable deductions to gross receipts. Additional information: Visit the Customer Service Center at 1947 Center Street, Monday Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone at or by to BusLic@ci.berkeley.ca.us. If you have not already done so: Please go to the Permit Service Center (PSC) at 2120 Milvia Street and complete the process to obtain all necessary permits for your business license. For additional information, call the PSC at BUSINESS INFORMATION Please print all information clearly: Line 1 & Line 2: Business & Emergency phone numbers. Line 3: Business Federal ID # or Owner s Social Security number. Line 4: Check the box designating form of ownership that applies to this business. Line 5: If this business has a State Seller s Permit/Resale #, please enter that # here. Line 6: If you are a contractor, please enter your Contractors License number & its expiration date. Line 7: Check the box indicating if this business sells tobacco products. Line 8: Enter the number of employees working in the City of Berkeley only. Line 9: Enter the number of vehicles used in the City of Berkeley only. The maximum number of vehicle decals per business license is 4. These allow use of yellow zones for business loading/unloading up to 20 minutes. Line 10: Check the box indicating if this is a Female Owned business. Line 11: Check the box indicating if this is a Minority Owned business. Line 12: Enter date the business Fiscal Year ends (if a calendar year, it s 12/31; if it s another 12 months, please specify date) Line 13: Please enter the address for this business. Note: You must have a separate business license for each location at which you are conducting business. YOUR BUSINESS INFORMATION: LINES 1 13 Please complete all information requested. If any item is not applicable to your business, please enter N/A in space provided. NOTE: Lines 8 and 9 relate to those employees working and vehicles used in City of Berkeley only. The maximum number of vehicle decals per business license is 4. These allow use of yellow zones for business loading/unloading up to 20 minutes. COMPUTING THE PAYMENT FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS LICENSE: LINES Line 14: This is the initial tax payment for your new business license, based on the kind of business it is. (See note, below) Line 15: The registration fee to process a new business license is $25 for all businesses. Line 16: ADD AMOUNTS ON LINES : THIS IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS LICENSE. Some businesses require different fees for a new license. Please contact Customer Service for more information. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: City of Berkeley and mail or deliver to Finance Customer Service. REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A NEW BUSINESS LICENSE A new business license is required for the first license of a newly established business, or for a business that has been sold or transferred to a new owner. A person applying for a new business license must pay the minimum tax (Line 14) as provided in BMC Section or In addition, a registration fee (Line 15) of $25.00 must also be paid. These payments, and a completed new business license application, must be submitted within 30 days from the date of commencement of business activity. Failure to register will subject the taxpayer to penalty and interest the same as provided for by Section BUSINESSES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BERKELEY If your business is located outside of the City of Berkeley and you are conducting business within Berkeley, you must report gross receipts for business transacted or services performed within the City during your preceding fiscal year, when you renew your business license. If at any time in the future this business is closed, sold or transferred, you must file a closing business statement within 30 days of such action. Contact Customer Service for more information. CONTRACTORS DOING BUSINESS IN BERKELEY All contractors doing business in Berkeley must have an active business license before applying for a building permit. If you will deduct payments to subcontractors, you must attach a list with subcontractor name, address, BL#, amount paid. If in the future you are no longer doing business in Berkeley, you must complete and file a closing business statement.