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Del Norte County compliance requirements

Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Del Norte County, California - federal, state, and county-level. Requirements that apply only outside city limits are listed separately.

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...

Del Norte County Obligations(22)

Body Art Facility Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Any business operating a body art facility in Del Norte County — including tattoo shops, body piercing studios, permanent cosmetics/microblading establishments, and branding operations — must obtain a...

Est. fee: $300 (Annual facility permit fee varies. Practitioner registration fees are additional. Contact the Del Norte County Environmental Health Division at (707) 465-0426 for current fee schedule under Ordinance 2024-001.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Property Statement (BOE-571-L) Filing

ANNUALTAX FILING

All businesses in Del Norte County that own taxable personal property (fixtures, equipment, machinery, supplies, leasehold improvements) with a total cost of $100,000 or more must file an annual Busin...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. However, assessed property is subject to the applicable property tax rate (approximately 1% of assessed value plus voter-approved overrides).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Certified Producer's Certificate for Farmers' Markets

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Any agricultural producer in Del Norte County who wishes to sell produce directly to the public at Certified Farmers' Markets must obtain a Certified Producer's Certificate from the Del Norte County A...

Est. fee: $5 (Certificate fee is $5.00, payable at the time of farm inspection or pickup at the office.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any business constructing, altering, repairing, or demolishing a commercial building or structure in unincorporated Del Norte County must obtain a building permit from the Del Norte County Building In...

Commercial Cannabis Activity Use Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Any business proposing to engage in commercial cannabis activity in Del Norte County — including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, or retail — must obtain a Conditional Use Permit from the Del...

Est. fee: $5000 (Application fee varies. A $30,000 bond is required with the permit application (per County Code Section 20.67.100(E)). Additional CEQA review fees may apply. Contact the Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 for current fee schedule. Ongoing cannabis taxes of 2%-6% retail and 1%-3% manufacturing also apply.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Weighing and Measuring Device Registration

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Any business in Del Norte County that uses commercial weighing or measuring devices (scales, meters, fuel dispensers, price scanners, etc.) for commercial transactions must have those devices tested, ...

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses proposing to operate a use that is conditionally permitted under the Del Norte County Zoning Ordinance (Title 20 of the County Code) must obtain a Conditional Use Permit from the Del Norte ...

Est. fee: $1500 (Application fee varies by project type. See the Del Norte County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2024-001) for current Planning Division fees. Contact the Planning Division at (707) 464-7254 for exact fee. Additional CEQA review fees may apply for projects requiring environmental review.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Encroachment Permit for County Right-of-Way

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any business or property owner in Del Norte County that needs to perform work within, place structures or improvements in, or otherwise encroach upon a county road or right-of-way must obtain an Encro...

Est. fee: $250 (Fee varies by project scope. See Del Norte County Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2024-001) for current Engineering Division fees. Contact the Engineering and Surveying Division at (707) 464-7229 for fee estimates. Certificate of Liability Insurance is required.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement Filing

EVERY 5 YEARSREGISTRATION

Any person or entity conducting business in Del Norte County under a name other than their legal name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Del Norte County Clerk-Recorder. Required ...

Est. fee: $40 (Filing fee is approximately $40 for the first business name (based on typical small California county FBN fees; contact Del Norte County Clerk-Recorder for exact current amount). Additional $5 for each additional business name or registrant. An additional $75 recording fee may apply per SB 2 (effective January 1, 2018). Separate newspaper publication costs apply (approximately $30-$80).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Facility Health Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Any business operating a food facility in Del Norte County — including restaurants, cafes, bakeries, grocery stores, food trucks, catering operations, bars, and any other establishment that stores, pr...

Est. fee: $500 (Annual food facility permit fee varies by type and size of facility (estimated $300-$800 for most facilities). Plan check fees for new facilities or remodels are additional. Contact the Environmental Health Division at (707) 465-0426 for the current fee schedule under Ordinance 2024-001.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

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