Corte Madera compliance requirements

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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) ...

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...

Any business in Marin County that owns or operates an aboveground petroleum storage tank with a capacity of 55 gallons or more in a single container, or with an aggregate capacity exceeding 1,320 gall...

Commercial businesses in Marin County Fire Department jurisdiction are subject to annual fire safety inspections by the Fire Prevention Division. Inspectors verify compliance with the Marin County Fir...

A building permit from the Marin County Community Development Agency Building and Safety Division is required for construction, remodeling, tenant improvements, change of use, or alterations to struct...

All businesses located in Marin County with aggregate business personal property costing $100,000 or more must file an annual Business Property Statement (Form 571-L) with the Marin County Assessor-Re...

Catering businesses operating in Marin County must obtain a current annual health permit from Marin County Environmental Health Services. Caterers must submit a complete caterer application and a comm...

All animal businesses operating in Marin County must obtain a special operating permit through Marin County Animal Services (operated by Marin Humane). This includes kennels, catteries, boarding facil...

A Compact Mobile Food Operation (CMFO) is a non-motorized cart or other type of non-motorized transport of food that sells food to the public in Marin County. CMFOs must obtain a permit from Marin Cou...

Certain business uses in unincorporated Marin County require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Marin County Community Development Agency Planning Division. A CUP is required for land uses that m...

Businesses operating a cottage food operation from a private home in Marin County must register with (Class A) or obtain a permit from (Class B) Marin County Environmental Health Services. Cottage foo...

An encroachment permit from the Marin County Department of Public Works is required for any work within a County-maintained public right-of-way in unincorporated Marin County. This includes installati...

Businesses within the Town of Corte Madera that install or modify fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems must obtain construction permits from the Central Marin Fire Department. Fire sprinkler p...

Businesses within the Town of Corte Madera that engage in certain fire-hazardous activities must obtain an operational permit from the Central Marin Fire Department (CMFD), which serves both Corte Mad...

Any construction, renovation, tenant improvement, or alteration to a commercial or residential property within the Town of Corte Madera requires a building permit from the Building Division. Permit fe...

All businesses and residences with burglar alarm systems in Corte Madera are required to obtain an alarm permit from the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA). The permit costs $30 and is valid for th...

All businesses operating within the Town of Corte Madera must obtain an annual business license, including retail businesses, service providers, wholesalers, manufacturers, contractors, professionals,...

Businesses operating coin-operated devices within the Town of Corte Madera must obtain a specialized business license. This covers coin-operated music devices, video games, vending machines, and laund...

Certain business uses within the Town of Corte Madera require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate in specific zoning districts. The CUP process ensures that the proposed use is compatible with s...

Contractors performing work within the Town of Corte Madera must obtain a business license. Contractors may pay on an annual or quarterly basis. The annual fee is $479 plus $4 state fee. Quarterly fee...

Businesses that need to use or work within the public right-of-way in Corte Madera, including sidewalk use, debris boxes, project staging, traffic control, and construction activities affecting street...

Businesses operated from a residential property within the Town of Corte Madera require a home occupation permit from the Planning Division in addition to a business license. The permit ensures the ho...