Do I need a business license to consult in California?
Do I need a business license to consult in California?
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I recently received a PE license in California (Civil) and I just got a small job designing the support system for some large interior signs. I don't see a ton of work coming our there yet, but do I need register my business in Cali for this job alone? Thanks, I'm still researching elsewhere, just hoping for that quick nugget of knowledge on this one.






RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?
RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?
If you practice under your personal name, you obviously don't need a business license, but you open yourself up to personal liability. I believe that liability insurance is offered only to businesses, not individuals.
RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?
The county where I'm located does not issue business licenses.
RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?
I owned a small business in Oregon and some of my clients were located in Washington. I had a federal ID # and an Oregon State business license but I never needed a Washington State business license because the physical location of my company wasn't in Washington.
I still think you should contact the State of California to check on their requirements.
RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?
RE: Do I need a business license to consult in California?