Ontario, OR
A wall of scarves in every color, a mirror leaning against the counter and a bell chiming as the door swings open.
Short answer: For a clothing and accessories shop in Ontario, Oregon, the essentials are a federal tax ID number (EIN) and a local business license, plus an LLC or other structure.
No statewide sales tax, so the state issues no seller's permit and wholesale-only businesses need no sales tax registration. No statewide sales tax, so no seller's permit; out-of-state suppliers may still ask for documentation such as a multistate exemption certificate. Clothing, scarves and jewelry bought from wholesalers for resale can be purchased with a resale certificate, so tax is only collected when shoppers buy.
Tip: Put accessories by the register; the impulse belt has paid more rent than many a coat.
Industry code: NAICS 448140 (Family Clothing Stores), 458110 under the 2022 update
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All Businesses Need a Canyon Country Business License & a Trade Business Name ( Los Angeles County Trade Business Name required if using a trade name).
Retailers / Wholesalers, Need a Reseller Tax ID, & a Business License.
Employers Need a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN), a CA State Tax Id ( State EIN), & a Business License.
Corporations, & LLC Need a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN)& a Business License.
Partnerships Need a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN) & a Trade Business Name, but also need a Business License.
Sole Proprietors May Use a Federal Tax Id Number as a CA Business Tax ID but also need a Business License.
Instead of filing a Trade Business Name, You Can Incorporate in CA or form a(n) CA LLC & You Will Not Need To File A DBA
The licenses below are required for all businesses including internet as well as home and businesses like Etsy etc.
1. Clothing And Accessories Nearly all businesses need a(n) , Canyon Country business tax registration.
2. Clothing And Accessories All Businesses that use a business name to trade that is other than the surname and first name of a sole proprietor or a fictitious business name other than the LLC or Corporation legal name need a(n) Los Angeles County DBA assumed business name certificate.
3. In CA you may also need a tax id called a resale tax ID or seller's license if you are selling touchable items. ( A.K.A CAseller's permit, state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate).
4. Keep in mind that employers will need to obtain a federal EIN and a State EIN tax identificattion number as well. I.e., a CA Federal Tax ID Number and a(n) CA State Employer Tax Number.
5. Instead of filing a fictitious business name DBA Filing in Canyon Country, Incorporate in CA or form a(n) LLC.