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Danville compliance requirements

Every filing obligation for small businesses operating in Danville, California — federal, state, county, and city-specific.

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 220 California state filings, 26 Contra Costa County requirements, and 17 Danville-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...

Contra Costa County Obligations(26)

Body Art Practitioner Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Under the California Safe Body Art Act, all body art practitioners (tattoo artists, piercers, and permanent cosmetic practitioners) operating in Contra Costa County must obtain a practitioner permit f...

Est. fee: $131 (Body art practitioner permit fee is $131. Separate facility permit fees also apply.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Personal Property Tax Statement (Form 571-L)

ANNUALTAX FILING

All businesses in Contra Costa County that own or lease taxable personal property (furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, computers, supplies, leasehold improvements, etc.) must file an annual Bus...

Commercial Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any new commercial construction, tenant improvement, or alteration project in unincorporated Contra Costa County requires a building permit from the Department of Conservation and Development, Buildin...

Est. fee: $75 (Minimum fee is $75 for projects up to $25,000. Fees are tiered based on project valuation. A 5% fee increase took effect 01/01/2025. Call 925-655-2700 for a customized fee estimate.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Conditional Use Permit (Land Use Permit)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain business uses in unincorporated Contra Costa County require a Conditional Use Permit (also referred to as a Land Use Permit) from the Department of Conservation and Development. This applies t...

Est. fee: $5000 (Fees vary significantly based on project type and complexity. Contact the Department of Conservation and Development at 925-655-2700 for a customized fee estimate. Fees are outlined in the Land Development Fee Schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Contra Costa County Business License Tax

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Any person or entity that conducts business in or is based from the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County must obtain a business license from the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. The annual cost...

Est. fee: $100 ($100 base fee plus $10 per employee annually. Transient/temporary businesses pay $100 per day. New businesses are pro-rated from the beginning of the quarter.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Cottage Food Operation Registration/Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

A cottage food operation (CFO) in Contra Costa County allows limited preparation and sale of certain non-potentially hazardous foods (cookies, candies, jams, muffins, cakes, pies, etc.) from a home ki...

Est. fee: $200 (Fees vary by class (A or B). Contact Environmental Health at (925) 608-5512 for current fee schedule.)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 under a fictitious name (a name other than their legal name) in Contra Costa County must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Contra Costa County...

Est. fee: $55 ($55 for filing and name search, plus $5 for each additional owner. Additional newspaper publication costs (approximately $30-$80 depending on newspaper).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fire Code Operational Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) requires operational permits for businesses involving hazardous materials, assemblies, and other fire-regulated activities. Approximately 8,00...

Est. fee: $300 (Fees vary by permit type and occupancy classification. See the CCCFPD fee schedule at cccfpd.org. Fees were last updated effective July 18, 2021.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Flood Control District Encroachment Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District requires a Flood Control Encroachment Permit for all activities and encroachments within District rights-of-way, including flood c...

Est. fee: $1900 (Initial cash deposit of $1,900 for Flood Control Encroachment Permits. Drainage Permits require a $1,600 deposit. CEQA projects require an additional $3,000 deposit.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Grading Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A grading permit is required in unincorporated Contra Costa County for excavating greater than 5 feet deep or more than 200 cubic yards, or placing fill to support any structure, fill deeper than 3 fe...

Est. fee: $500 (Fees are based on the scope of grading work and are outlined in the Land Development Fee Schedule. A 5% fee increase took effect 01/01/2025. Call 925-655-2700 for a customized estimate.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Obligations(17)

Contra Costa County Solicitor/Peddler Permit (Danville)

ANNUALPERMIT

Door-to-door solicitors and peddlers operating in Danville must obtain a permit through Contra Costa County Records, per Danville Municipal Code Chapter V. The process requires a Danville Business Lic...

Est. fee: $60 (Total estimated costs: County application $5, tax collector check $60, bond proof $57, plus 1-year permit $60 (or 3-month permit $15). Total for 1-year: approximately $182. A separate Danville Business License ($104+) is also required.)Source → (opens in new tab)

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Operational Permit (Danville)

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in Danville operating hazardous activities, storing hazardous materials, or occupying certain building types must obtain fire operational permits from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection D...

Town of Danville Alarm System Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Per Danville Municipal Code Section 5-3, all businesses with alarm systems must obtain an Alarm User Permit from the Town of Danville. The initial permit must be obtained within 30 days of alarm insta...

Est. fee: $0 (Initial registration and annual renewal are free. False alarm fees per calendar year: 1st false alarm = no fee; 2nd = $50; 3rd = $155; 4th and subsequent = $305 each. Operating without a valid permit adds $25 per false alarm starting with the 2nd occurrence.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Town of Danville Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A Building Permit is required for any commercial construction, tenant improvement, remodel, or structural alteration within the Town of Danville, per the California Building Code as adopted by the Tow...

Town of Danville Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Any business generating revenue within the Town of Danville limits is required to obtain a Danville business license, per Danville Municipal Code Section 3-6. This includes home-based businesses; any ...

Est. fee: $104 (Annual fee is $100 base plus $10 per full-time equivalent employee plus $4.00 AB1379 State Fee. Out-of-town businesses: $100 plus $4.00 AB1379 fee (no employee charge). Prorated: 100% Jul-Sep, 75% Oct-Dec, 50% Jan-Mar, 25% Apr-Jun. $25 fee for transfer of ownership, name change, address change, or duplicate license. Credit card transactions subject to 2.99% convenience fee (minimum $2.00).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Town of Danville Business License Transfer/Change

AS NEEDEDREGISTRATION

When a Danville business undergoes a transfer of ownership, changes its business name, changes its business address, or needs a duplicate license certificate, a $25 transfer/change fee must be paid to...

Est. fee: $25 ($25 fee for transfer of ownership, business name change, address change, or duplicate license certificate. Credit card transactions subject to 2.99% convenience fee (minimum $2.00).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Town of Danville Downtown Employee Parking Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Downtown Danville businesses must ensure employees park in designated employee parking zones rather than customer-facing spots. The Town operates a Downtown Employee Permit Parking program with three ...

Est. fee: $25 (Zone 1 (Yellow): $25/year. Zone 2 (Red) and Zone 3 (Blue): $50/year. Zone 2 and 3 require business to be in immediate vicinity. All permit holders can park in Zone 1.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Town of Danville Encroachment Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

An Encroachment Permit is required for any work performed in the public right-of-way within the Town of Danville. This includes utility connections, driveway approaches, sidewalk repairs, landscaping ...

Est. fee: $270 (Per Master Fee Schedule FY 2025/26: $135/hour with 2-hour minimum ($270 minimum) for general projects. Public utility companies: $220/hour, 1-hour minimum. Non-utility projects: $220 for projects up to $2,000 valuation; 5.5% of construction cost for projects over $2,000. Valet Permit: $33. Oversize/Wide Load Permit: $220. Credit card subject to 2.99% fee ($2.00 minimum).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Town of Danville Grading Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A Grading Permit is required for grading, paving, or clearing activities on private property within the Town of Danville, per Municipal Code Chapter XIX (Grading). This applies to commercial site deve...

Est. fee: $44 (Per Master Fee Schedule FY 2025/26 — Grading Permit: Under 50 cy: $44; 50-100 cy: $69; 101-1,000 cy: $69 for first 100 cy + $34 per additional 100 cy; 1,001-10,000 cy: $365 + $28 per additional 1,000 cy; 10,001-100,000 cy: $610 + $123 per additional 10,000 cy; 100,001+ cy: $1,728 + $68 per additional 10,000 cy. Separate grading plan check and inspection fees apply based on construction cost and volume. Debris/clean-up deposit required at issuance.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Town of Danville Photography/Filming Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A Photography/Filming Permit is required for commercial photography or filming activities on public property or in public rights-of-way within the Town of Danville. The permit is administered by the D...

Est. fee: $240 ($240 per permit per the Town of Danville Master Fee Schedule FY 2025/26. Additional fees may apply if encroachment permits or traffic control plans are needed. Credit card transactions subject to 2.99% convenience fee (minimum $2.00).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

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