Business License

City of Pittsburg - Permit Center, Business License
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg CA, 94565
Phone: (925) 252-4955
Email: businesslicense@pittsburgca.gov 
CLICK HERE for more information on how to obtain a City of Pittsburg Business License.

 

Unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Tax Collector
625 Court Street - Room 100
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 957-5290
CLICK HERE to access the Contra Costa County Tax Collector website.

 

Fictitious Business Name

In most cases, an applicant must register a business name with the Contra Costa County Clerk. Before filing a Fictitious Business Name Statement the applicant should thoroughly research the desired name to ensure that it is not currently being used by another business.

Contra Costa County Clerk
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 335-7900
CLICK HERE to access the Contra Costa County Clerk website. 

 

Federal Identification Number

An applicant with employees will need to apply for a Federal Identification Number.
Contact the local IRS Office by telephone toll-free (800) 829-4933 or CLICK HERE to access the IRS website.

 

 

State Identification Number

An applicant with employees will need to apply for a State Identification Number.

California State Employment Development Department
3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 215
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (888) 745-3886
CLICK HERE to access the California State Employment Development Department website. 

 

Sales Tax

An applicant that will charge sales tax will need to apply for a Sales Tax Number or Resale Number.

State Board of Equalization
1515 Clay Street, Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 622-4100
CLICK HERE to access the State Board of Equalization website.

 

Health Permits

An applicant for a restaurant, catering service or food handling business will need to file for Public Health/Licensing permits.

Environmental Health
2121 Diamond Blvd., Suite 200
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 646-5225
CLICK HERE to access the Environmental Heatlh website. (LINK TO HOME PAGE)

 

Alcoholic Beverages 

An applicant serving alcoholic beverages will need to apply for licensing with the:

Alcoholic Beverage Control Licensing
1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 622-4970
CLICK HERE to access the Alcoholic Beverage Control Licensing website.

 

Import Businesses

U.S. Customs Services
CLICK HERE to access U.S. Customs website.

Additional Important Contacts

Better Business Bureau - (510) 238-1000
CLICK HERE to access the Better Business Bureau website.

California Secretary of State - (916) 653-6814
CLICK HERE to access the California Secretary of State website.

Community Adult Care: Phone (510) 286-4201

Community Care Licensing Division Child Care Office, Serving Alameda and Contra Costa County - (510) 622-2602
CLICK HERE to access the Community Care Licensing Division Child Care Office website.

Contra Costa Small Business Development Center: Phone (925) 602-6840

Contractors State License Board - (800) 321-2752
CLICK HERE to access the Contractors State License Board website.

SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses) - (510) 273-6611
CLICK HERE to access the SCORE website.

Senior Care Group Home: (650) 266-8800