Calexico compliance requirements
Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Calexico, California — federal, state, county, and city-specific.
Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 220 California state filings, 20 Imperial County requirements, and 13 Calexico-specific requirements. Each obligation links to an authoritative source — the official government page where available, or the authorized filing portal or publisher otherwise.
Federal Obligations(106)
1099-NEC Filing — Nonemployee Compensation
ANNUALTAX FILINGBusinesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...
ADA Title III — Accessibility Compliance for Public Accommodations
AS NEEDEDREGISTRATIONTitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...
ATF Federal Explosives License/Permit
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSEBusinesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...
ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Recordkeeping
AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSEAll Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...
BIS Export Controls — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
AS NEEDEDPERMITBusinesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...
BOI Report — Beneficial Ownership Information
ONE TIMEREGISTRATIONThe Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...
BOI Report — Updated Report (Ownership Changes)
AS NEEDEDREGISTRATIONUnder the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...
CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
AS NEEDEDREGISTRATIONThe CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...
CBP Import Entry — Customs Declaration for Imported Goods
AS NEEDEDTAX FILINGBusinesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...
COBRA Notice Requirements — Continuation of Health Coverage
AS NEEDEDEMPLOYMENTThe Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...
California State Obligations(220)
AB 2588 Air Toxics Hot Spots Emissions Inventory Report
EVERY 4 YEARSPERMITUnder the Air Toxics Hot Spots Information and Assessment Act (AB 2588), facilities emitting 10 or more tons per year of criteria air pollutants must submit an emissions inventory report to their loca...
ABC Caterer's License (Type 58)
ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSECatering businesses serving alcohol at client locations must obtain a Type 58 Caterer's Permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Requires a commissary (licensed premises) and allows s...
ABC Distilled Spirits Manufacturer License (Type 04)
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSECalifornia ABC Type 04 Distilled Spirits Manufacturer license authorizes the distillation and rectification of spirits, and the sale of distilled spirits to wholesalers and on the licensed premises. D...
ABC Off-Sale Beer & Wine License (Type 20) — Original Application
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSECalifornia ABC Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine license authorizes a retail establishment (grocery store, convenience store, drug store) to sell beer and wine in sealed containers for off-premises consu...
ABC Off-Sale General License (Type 21) — Package Store — Original Application
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSECalifornia ABC Type 21 Off-Sale General license authorizes a retail store (package store, liquor store) to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits in sealed containers for off-premises consumption. Req...
ABC On-Sale Beer & Wine License (Type 41) — Restaurant — Original Application
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSECalifornia ABC Type 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine license authorizes a bona fide eating place (restaurant) to sell beer and wine (no distilled spirits) for on-premises consumption. Lower cost alternative t...
ABC On-Sale General License (Type 47) — Restaurant — Annual Renewal
ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSEAnnual renewal of the California ABC Type 47 On-Sale General license for restaurants. Renewal must be completed before the license anniversary date to avoid late penalties. Renewal fee varies by count...
ABC On-Sale General License (Type 47) — Restaurant — Original Application
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSECalifornia ABC Type 47 On-Sale General license authorizes a bona fide eating place (restaurant) to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises. Required before selling any a...
ABC Public Premises License (Type 48 — Bar/Tavern)
ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSEBars and taverns where alcohol is the primary revenue source (50%+ of revenue from alcohol sales, not food) must obtain a Type 48 Public Premises license from ABC. Different from Type 47 (restaurant) ...
ABC Small Beer Manufacturer License (Type 23) — Brewery/Brewpub
ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSECalifornia ABC Type 23 Small Beer Manufacturer license authorizes the manufacture of beer (under 60,000 barrels per year) and sale to wholesalers, retailers, and on the licensed premises. Breweries an...
Imperial County Obligations(20)
Authority to Construct (ATC) Permit — Air Pollution Control
ONE TIMEPERMITAny person or entity in Imperial County that plans to build, erect, alter, replace, operate, or use any article, machine, equipment, or other contrivance that may cause the issuance of air contaminant...
Body Art Facility Permit
ANNUALPERMITAny business operating a tattoo, permanent cosmetics, body piercing, or branding facility in Imperial County must obtain a permit from the Imperial County Public Health Department, Environmental Healt...
Building Permit
AS NEEDEDPERMITAny business constructing, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure in unincorporated Imperial County must obtain a building permit from the Imperial County Planning & Development S...
Business Personal Property Statement (Form 571-L)
ANNUALTAX FILINGAll businesses located in Imperial County with aggregate business personal property costing $100,000 or more must file an annual Business Property Statement (Form 571-L) with the Imperial County Asses...
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
ONE TIMEPERMITCertain business uses in unincorporated Imperial County require a Conditional Use Permit from the Imperial County Planning & Development Services Department. CUPs are required for land uses that may b...
Cottage Food Operation Permit
ANNUALPERMITImperial County regulates cottage food operations under two tiers enforced by the Imperial County Public Health Department, Environmental Health Division. Class A cottage food operations sell directly...
Encroachment Permit — County Right-of-Way
AS NEEDEDPERMITAny business performing work within the Imperial County right-of-way (public streets, roads, sidewalks, and alleys) must obtain an encroachment permit from the Imperial County Department of Public Wor...
Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration
EVERY 5 YEARSREGISTRATIONAny business operating in Imperial County under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Imperial County Clerk-Recorder. This includes sole prop...
Food Facility Health Permit
ANNUALPERMITAny business operating a retail food facility in Imperial County must obtain an annual health permit from the Imperial County Public Health Department, Division of Environmental Health. This includes ...
Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) — CERS Annual Certification
ANNUALPERMITBusinesses in Imperial County that handle, store, or use hazardous materials at or above reportable quantities must prepare and annually certify a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) through the ...
City Obligations(13)
Calexico Alarm System Permit
EVERY 2 YEARSPERMITBusinesses operating burglar alarms, fire alarms, or other security alarm systems within Calexico must obtain an Alarm System Permit from the Police Department. The permit fee for businesses is $100 f...
Calexico Building Permit
AS NEEDEDPERMITAny business undertaking commercial construction, tenant improvements, structural alterations, additions, changes of occupancy, or installation of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems within th...
Calexico Business License
ANNUALREGISTRATIONAll businesses operating within the City of Calexico must obtain a business license from the Finance Department prior to commencing operations. The license must be renewed annually. This requirement a...
Calexico Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
ONE TIMEPERMITBusinesses proposing land uses that are conditionally permitted (rather than outright permitted) in their zoning district must obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Calexico Planning Commissi...
Calexico Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Assessment
ANNUALTAX FILINGBusinesses located within the boundaries of the Calexico Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) are subject to an annual BID assessment levy used to fund downtown promotional activities, beautif...
Calexico Home Occupation Permit
ONE TIMEPERMITBusinesses operating from a residential property within the City of Calexico must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the Planning Department in addition to the standard city business license, as req...
Calexico Junk Dealer / Recycler License
ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSEBusinesses engaged in buying, selling, or dealing in junk, scrap metal, salvage materials, or recyclable materials within the City of Calexico must obtain an annual Junk Dealer / Recycler License from...
Calexico Outdoor Display / Sales License
ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSEBusinesses that display or sell merchandise outdoors, including automobile dealers displaying vehicles and retailers displaying merchandise outside their primary structure, must obtain an annual Outdo...
Calexico Peddler / Solicitor Permit
AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSEIndividuals and businesses engaging in door-to-door sales, peddling, or soliciting within the City of Calexico must obtain a Peddler / Solicitor Permit from the Finance Department, as required by Cale...
Calexico Sidewalk Vending Permit
ANNUALPERMITIndividuals and businesses operating as sidewalk vendors (selling food, merchandise, or services from a stationary or roaming cart on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths) within the City of Calexico ...
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