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Dixon compliance requirements

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

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 220 California state filings, 14 Solano County requirements, and 19 Dixon-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...

Solano County Obligations(14)

Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A building permit is required from the Solano County Department of Resource Management, Building and Safety Services Division, for construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or change of occupancy ...

Business Personal Property Statement (Form 571-L)

ANNUALTAX FILING

All businesses located in Solano County with aggregate business personal property (equipment, fixtures, machinery, computers, leasehold improvements, and supplies) having a total combined cost or curr...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. However, property tax is assessed on the declared value of business personal property at approximately 1.0-1.1% of assessed value depending on tax rate area. The assessment determines the annual unsecured property tax bill.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Commercial Weighing and Measuring Device Registration

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All businesses in Solano County that own or operate commercial weighing and measuring devices (scales, meters, fuel dispensers, scanners, etc.) must register those devices annually with the Solano Cou...

Conditional Use Permit (Land Use Permit)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain business activities in unincorporated Solano County require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Land Use Permit from the Solano County Department of Resource Management, Planning Services Divisi...

Cottage Food Operation Registration/Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses operating a cottage food operation from a home kitchen in Solano County must register with or obtain a permit from the Solano County Department of Resource Management, Environmental Health ...

Est. fee: $182 (Class A Registration approximately $182. Class B Permit approximately $365. Fees are updated annually effective July 1. Revenue cap of $75,000 base per year for Class A cottage food operations, $150,000 for Class B (CPI-adjusted annually per California AB 1144).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Encroachment Permit (County Road Right-of-Way)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A permit is required from the Solano County Department of Resource Management, Public Works Engineering Division, for any use of or work within the county road right-of-way in unincorporated Solano Co...

Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration

EVERY 5 YEARSREGISTRATION

Any business operating in Solano County under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Solano County Clerk (housed within the Treasurer-Tax Coll...

Est. fee: $60 ($60 filing fee for one fictitious business name with one registrant. $8 for each additional business name and/or registrant. Newspaper publication costs are separate and typically range from $30-$80 depending on the newspaper. Payment by Cashier's Check or Money Order payable to 'Solano County Clerk.' A $3.95 debit card processing fee or 2.25% credit card processing fee applies.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Grading Permit (Stormwater/NPDES Compliance)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

All construction and grading projects in unincorporated Solano County that create 2,500 square feet or more of impervious surface are required to obtain a grading permit from the Solano County Departm...

Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Filing

ANNUALPERMIT

Any business in Solano County that handles, stores, or uses hazardous materials at or above reportable quantities must file a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) with the Solano County CUPA (Cert...

Est. fee: $600 (Estimated annual CUPA permit/inspection fee. Actual fees vary based on the number and type of hazardous materials programs applicable to the business (HMBP, underground storage tanks, hazardous waste generators, etc.). Fees are set by the Board of Supervisors and updated annually.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses operating a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) in Solano County must obtain a permit from the Solano County Department of Resource Management, Environmental Health Division. A M...

Est. fee: $515 (Estimated annual permit fee. Fees are updated annually effective July 1. MEHKO operators are subject to daily meal limits (30 meals/day, 90 meals/week) and an annual revenue cap of $100,000 (CPI-adjusted annually per California AB 626 as amended by AB 1325).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Obligations(19)

City of Dixon Alarm System Permit

ANNUALREGISTRATION

In December 2017, the Dixon City Council amended the Municipal Code to require all residences and businesses with alarm systems to register and obtain a permit. The City contracted with a professional...

Est. fee: $50 (Annual alarm permit fee: $50 for commercial locations under 10,000 sq ft; $100 for commercial locations 10,000 sq ft or more. Administered through CryWolf alarm management system. Fines assessed for false alarms and noncompliance.)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Building Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Building permits are required for construction, modification, or repair of structures within Dixon, including commercial tenant improvements, new construction, and renovations. The Building Division r...

Est. fee: $312 (Building permit fees based on valuation (effective July 1, 2025): $1-$2,000 flat $312; $2,001-$25,000 base $312.74 plus $24.02 per additional $1,000; $25,001-$50,000 base $865.26 plus $20.77 per additional $1,000; $50,001-$100,000 base $1,384.42 plus $22.35 per additional $1,000; $100,001-$500,000 base $2,501.96 plus $10.04 per additional $1,000; $500,001-$1M base $6,515.51 plus $10.42 per additional $1,000. Plan check: 65% of permit fee. Change in use/occupancy permit $231. Plus 8% technology fee and $6.59/$1,000 General Plan surcharge. Fire Dept plan review: 35% of building permit fee.)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Anyone conducting business within the City of Dixon needs a current business license. Business locations must be a physical address; no post office boxes are allowed within city limits. Some businesse...

Est. fee: $74 (Initial application fee: $152 for all business categories (effective July 1, 2025). Annual renewal fees (effective January 1, 2026) vary by category: General/H.O.P./Retail/Contractors/Massage-Salon/Professionals/Adult Businesses/Automotive $74; Gas Stations/Living Accommodations/Manufacturing $102; Restaurants w/o Liquor/Grocery-Gas Combo/Motor Vehicle Sales $133; Grocery Stores $195; Bars/Taverns/Restaurants w/ Liquor $256; Dances/Dancing Places $287; Carnivals/Vending Machines $41. Non-residents pay 25% surcharge. 2.4% CPI increase applied per Resolution 25-048. Duplicate license $24; license revision $24.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Cannabis Dispensary Conditional Use Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Up to two cannabis dispensaries may be permitted within Dixon city limits under the Cannabis Business Pilot Program. A cannabis dispensary requires both a development agreement and conditional use per...

City of Dixon Commercial Design Review

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Design review is required for new commercial and industrial construction, exterior modifications, and certain alterations within Dixon. The review ensures proper siting of structures, safe vehicular c...

Est. fee: $659 (Commercial and Industrial Design Review - Staff: $659; Planning Commission: $1,238; City Council: $1,650. Single Family/Duplex: $413 per building. Multi-Family: $1,650 per building. Plus 8% technology fee surcharge. All fees effective July 1, 2025 per Resolution 25-048. Appeal of staff/CDD decision: $824; appeal of Planning Commission decision: $1,714.)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Conditional Use Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) are required for uses listed as conditional in the Dixon Zoning Ordinance or a Specific Plan. CUPs allow certain land uses to operate subject to specific conditions to m...

Est. fee: $1238 (CUP application fee: $1,238 (Planning Commission review, effective July 1, 2025). Administrative/Temporary Use Permit: $497. Plus 8% technology fee surcharge. Appeal of Planning Commission decision: $1,714. Per Resolution 25-048 (2.4% CPI update).)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Encroachment Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

An encroachment permit is required for any work within the public right-of-way in Dixon, including utility connections, driveway approaches, sidewalk work, street cuts, and other infrastructure activi...

Est. fee: $257 (Encroachment permit initial term: $257; extension: $257 (effective July 1, 2025). Compaction testing deposit: $600. Inspection fees: minimum $133; curb/gutter/sidewalk $269; residential driveway $269; commercial/industrial driveway $335; dumpsters in ROW $133; storm/sewer laterals $335; trench in pavement (250 LF or less) $402. Plus 8% technology fee surcharge on permit fees.)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Fire Construction Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Fire construction permits are required for installation or modification of fire protection and life safety systems in Dixon, including fire sprinkler systems, kitchen hood systems, fire alarm and dete...

Est. fee: $707 (Fees vary by system type (effective July 1, 2025). Fire sprinkler: 1-49 heads $707, 50-100 heads $1,115, 101-200 heads $1,524, each additional 100 heads $433. Kitchen hood: 1-25 nozzles $569, 26-50 nozzles $877. Fire alarm: <25 devices $569, 25-50 $723, 51-100 $877, 101-250 $1,030, 251-500 $1,184, 501-750 $1,336, 751-1000 $1,490, >1001 $1,644. Fire pumps $638. Compressed gases $433. Hazardous materials $843. LP-gas $536. Plus 8% technology fee surcharge on all fire permit fees.)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Fire Operational Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Operational fire permits are required for businesses conducting certain hazardous activities or maintaining specific types of operations within Dixon. These include activities such as storage of hazar...

Est. fee: $433 (Fees vary by activity type (effective July 1, 2025). Common fees: Hazardous materials $638; LP-gas/carnivals/aviation/covered malls/explosives/places of assembly $638; Compressed gases/high-piled storage/industrial ovens/flammable liquids/combustible dust/repair garages $433; Temporary tents and canopies/special event structures $331; Motor fuel-dispensing/cutting-welding/dry cleaning/open flames $229. Plus 8% technology fee surcharge.)Source → (opens in new tab)

City of Dixon Home Occupation Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Any Dixon business that does not have a commercial storefront, office, or industrial location is considered a home-based business and requires a Home Occupation Permit. This is a one-time permit with ...

Est. fee: $195 (One-time application fee of $195.00 (effective July 1, 2025; increased from $190.00 with 2.4% CPI update per Resolution 25-048). Plus 8% technology fee surcharge ($15.60). This fee is in addition to the annual business license fee.)Source → (opens in new tab)

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