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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 FILING

Businesses 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 NEEDEDREGISTRATION

Title 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 LICENSE

Businesses 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...

Est. fee: $200 ($200 for a manufacturer/importer/dealer license (3-year term). $100 for a user permit (3-year term). Employee Possessor background check fees may apply separately.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Recordkeeping

AS NEEDEDINDUSTRY LICENSE

All 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...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee. Form 4473 is a recordkeeping obligation, not a filing.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BIS Export Controls — Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses 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...

Est. fee: $0 (No fee for export license applications. Compliance program costs vary.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Beneficial Ownership Information

ONE TIMEREGISTRATION

The 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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Filing is done online at boiefiling.fincen.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

BOI Report — Updated Report (Ownership Changes)

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

Under 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 NEEDEDREGISTRATION

The 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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee — CAN-SPAM is a compliance-posture obligation with no registration or filing required.)Source → (opens in new tab)

CBP Import Entry — Customs Declaration for Imported Goods

AS NEEDEDTAX FILING

Businesses 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 NEEDEDEMPLOYMENT

The 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 YEARSPERMIT

Under 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 LICENSE

Catering 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...

Est. fee: $725 ($725 annual fee (approximate). Fees vary; check current ABC fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Distilled Spirits Manufacturer License (Type 04)

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California 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 LICENSE

California 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...

Est. fee: $105 (Application fee approximately $105. Annual renewal approximately $470.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Off-Sale General License (Type 21) — Package Store — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California 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...

Est. fee: $945 (Application fee $945–$16,560 depending on county population tier. Annual renewal $949.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC On-Sale Beer & Wine License (Type 41) — Restaurant — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California 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...

Est. fee: $100 (Application fee approximately $100–$905 depending on county population tier. Annual renewal $400–$900.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC On-Sale General License (Type 47) — Restaurant — Annual Renewal

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Annual 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...

Est. fee: $925 (Annual renewal fee $925–$1,450 depending on county population tier.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC On-Sale General License (Type 47) — Restaurant — Original Application

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California 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...

Est. fee: $6275 (Application fee $6,275–$16,560 depending on county population tier. Annual renewal $925–$1,450.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Public Premises License (Type 48 — Bar/Tavern)

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Bars 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) ...

Est. fee: $1145 ($1,145 annual fee (approximate). Transfer and original issuance fees differ.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

ABC Small Beer Manufacturer License (Type 23) — Brewery/Brewpub

ONE TIMEINDUSTRY LICENSE

California 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 TIMEPERMIT

Any 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...

Est. fee: $226.5 (A $226.50 processing fee must be submitted with a complete application. Additional fees may apply depending on the complexity and type of equipment. Contact ICAPCD at (442) 265-1800 for specific fee estimates.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Body Art Facility Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Any 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 NEEDEDPERMIT

Any 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 FILING

All 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...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. However, property tax is assessed on the declared value of business personal property at approximately 1.0-1.25% of assessed value depending on the tax rate area.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain 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

ANNUALPERMIT

Imperial 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 NEEDEDPERMIT

Any 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 YEARSREGISTRATION

Any 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...

Est. fee: $40 (Filing fee is approximately $40 for one business name and one registrant, with additional fees for each additional business name or registrant. Newspaper publication costs are separate and typically range from $30-$80 depending on the newspaper. Payment by check or money order payable to 'Imperial County Clerk-Recorder'.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Facility Health Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Any 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

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses 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 YEARSPERMIT

Businesses 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...

Est. fee: $100 ($100 biennial (2-year) permit fee for businesses ($50 for residential). Includes 4 free police responses per calendar year. False alarm fees apply: $145 per occurrence starting at the 5th false alarm in a calendar year.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Calexico Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any 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

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All 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 TIMEPERMIT

Businesses 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 FILING

Businesses 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 TIMEPERMIT

Businesses 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 LICENSE

Businesses 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 LICENSE

Businesses 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 LICENSE

Individuals 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

ANNUALPERMIT

Individuals 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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