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https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/apply-licenses-permits
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Options to bypass permitting delays
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/options-bypass-permitting-delays… rebuilding. Eligibility: If you have applied for a local permit more than 60 days ago, but still haven't received … -
Stay legally compliant
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Expand to new locations
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/expand-new-locations… the right agencies and pay the appropriate taxes. License, permit, and zoning rules These rules vary across states and … to getting them in your home state. If you already have a permit or license from a federal agency, check with the … county, and city governments require a new license or permit. Start by visiting your state's website. Foreign … -
Hatch Act Permitted and Prohibited Activities
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10 steps to start your business
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California Permitting Delays Force SBA to Extend Disaster Relief Deadlines for Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/10/14/california-permitting-delays-force-sba-extend-disaster-relief-deadlines-los-angeles-wildfire -
Licenses, Permits and Approvals
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Buy an existing business or franchise
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/buy-existing-business-or-franchise -
Doing business in the San Diego District
https://www.sba.gov/district/san-diego/doing-business-san-diego-district… in a retail district. CalGold is a business license and permit database to assist your business. It also provides … -
Pick your business location
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Calculate your startup costs
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/calculate-your-startup-costs -
Get federal and state tax ID numbers
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-federal-state-tax-id-numbers -
Choose a business structure
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5 reasons you need a business plan
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SBA Issues New Regulatory Guidance to Cut California Red Tape and Expedite Los Angeles Wildfire Rebuild
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/29/sba-issues-new-regulatory-guidance-cut-california-red-tape-expedite-los-angeles-wildfire-rebuild… builders must certify to the SBA that all required permit applications and approval requests have been properly … -
Disaster Loan Modification (Builder’s Certification)
https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-3521-disaster-loan-modification-builders-certification… to allow disaster repairs to proceed without a permit or other approval, if certain conditions are met. SBA … to allow disaster repairs to proceed without a permit or other approval, if certain conditions are met. … -
Launch your business
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Builder's Certification
https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-3520-builders-certification… to sign to allow disaster repairs to proceed without a permit or other approval, if certain conditions are met. SBA … to sign to allow disaster repairs to proceed without a permit or other approval, if certain conditions are met. … -
Manage your finances
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/manage-your-finances