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Exeter compliance requirements

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

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 220 California state filings, 21 Tulare County requirements, and 14 Exeter-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...

Tulare County Obligations(21)

Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Compliance

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in Tulare County with a total aboveground petroleum storage capacity of 1,320 gallons or more at a facility must comply with the California Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) and are ...

Building Permit (Commercial Construction/Tenant Improvement)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

A building permit from the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) Building Department is required before any commercial construction, remodeling, or tenant improvement work begins in unincorpo...

Est. fee: $625 (Fees vary by project scope. Estimate of $625 is based on a 3,500 sq. ft. tenant improvement (building permit and plan check only). Contact RMA at (559) 624-7000 for project-specific fee estimates. Additional fees may apply for plan check, inspections, and other services.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Personal Property Statement (Form 571-L)

ANNUALTAX FILING

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

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Property tax is assessed on the declared value of business personal property at approximately 1.0-1.4% of assessed value depending on tax rate area.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Cottage Food Operation Permit (Class B - Direct & Indirect Sales)

ANNUALPERMIT

Home-based food businesses in Tulare County that wish to sell both directly to consumers and indirectly through restaurants, grocery stores, and other food facilities must obtain a Class B Cottage Foo...

Est. fee: $150 (Fees vary. Requires home kitchen inspection before permit issuance. Contact Tulare County Environmental Health at (559) 624-7400 for current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Cottage Food Operation Registration (Class A - Direct Sales)

ANNUALREGISTRATION

Home-based food businesses in Tulare County that sell directly to consumers may register as a Class A Cottage Food Operation with the Tulare County Environmental Health Division. Class A operations ma...

Est. fee: $150 (Fees vary. Contact Tulare County Environmental Health at (559) 624-7400 for current fee schedule. Self-certification required.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Encroachment Permit (County Road Right-of-Way)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any work to be performed within Tulare County maintained road right-of-way requires an encroachment permit from the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA). This includes utility installations,...

Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration

EVERY 5 YEARSREGISTRATION

Any business operating in Tulare County under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder. This includes sole...

Est. fee: $45 ($45 filing fee for one business name and one owner. $7 for each additional business name or registrant. Abandonment filing: $45 plus $7 per additional name/registrant. Newspaper publication costs are separate and typically $30-$80.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Food Facility Health Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Any business operating a retail food facility in Tulare County must obtain an annual Health Permit from the Tulare County Environmental Health Division. This includes restaurants, cafes, bakeries, mar...

Est. fee: $850 (Fees vary by facility type and risk level. Estimate reflects a mid-range permanent food facility. Contact Tulare County Environmental Health at (559) 624-7400 for exact fee. New facilities also require a plan review fee. Fee schedule available at tularecountyeh.org/eh/about-us/fee-schedule/.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in Tulare County that handle, store, or use hazardous materials in quantities equal to or exceeding 55 gallons of liquids, 500 pounds of solids, or 200 cubic feet of compressed gases must s...

Mobile Food Vendor Health Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Any mobile food vendor operating in Tulare County must obtain a Permit to Operate from the Tulare County Environmental Health Division. Mobile food vendors include food trucks, pushcarts, and other mo...

Est. fee: $600 (Fees vary by vehicle classification (compact mobile food operation, mobile food facility, mobile food preparation unit). Contact Tulare County Environmental Health at (559) 624-7400 for exact fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Obligations(14)

Exeter Building Permit (via Tulare County)

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any construction, renovation, or tenant improvement work within Exeter city limits requires a building permit. Exeter partners with the Tulare County Building Department to provide plan check, permitt...

Exeter Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All businesses operating within Exeter city limits, or located elsewhere but conducting business within the city, must obtain an annual business license per Exeter Municipal Code Chapter 5.04. License...

Est. fee: $60 (Business License fee is $60 for businesses with gross annual income of $30,000 or less, or $80 for businesses with gross annual income above $30,000. A one-time $10 application fee applies per new license. Plus $4 State CASp fee (SB-1186). Delinquent penalty of 10% applies.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Exeter Cannabis Business Regulatory Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Cannabis businesses operating within Exeter must obtain a Cannabis Business Regulatory Permit from the City. Exeter has adopted a cannabis business tax under Municipal Code Chapter 3.25 and a regulato...

Est. fee: $2808 (Cannabis Business Regulatory Permit fee is $2,808 per the City of Exeter Fee Schedule FY 2024-2025. Additional cannabis business tax applies under EMC Chapter 3.25. A Conditional Use Permit ($1,153) may also be required.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Exeter Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Certain business uses in Exeter require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Planning Commission before they can operate. Conditional uses are uses which, because of their unusual characteristics o...

Est. fee: $1153 (Conditional Use Permit application fee is $1,153 per the City of Exeter Fee Schedule FY 2024-2025. Appeal fee (to City Council) is $296.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Exeter Encroachment Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any work within the public right-of-way in Exeter, such as driveways, sidewalk modifications, utility trenching, or construction activities that encroach on city streets or sidewalks, requires an Encr...

Est. fee: $147 (One-time Encroachment Permit fee is $147. Annual Encroachment Permit fee is $296. An additional inspection fee of $118 may apply. Per FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Exeter Fire Safety Inspection (Tulare County Fire)

ANNUALPERMIT

Commercial businesses in Exeter are subject to annual fire and life safety inspections conducted by the Tulare County Fire Department's Prevention Division. The Fire and Life Safety Division conducts ...

Exeter General Tax on Public Service and Utility Companies

MONTHLYTAX FILING

Exeter imposes a general tax on public service and utility companies operating within the city per Municipal Code Chapter 3.32. This tax applies to utility companies providing services such as electri...

Exeter Home Occupation Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Home-based businesses operating within Exeter must obtain a Home Occupation permit in addition to a standard business license. The permit ensures the home-based business complies with residential zoni...

Est. fee: $30 (Home Occupation permit fee is $30 (one-time), per the City of Exeter Fee Schedule FY 2024-2025. This is in addition to the annual business license fee.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Exeter Mobile Food Vendor Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Mobile food vendors operating within Exeter city limits must obtain a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from the City Planning Department. This permit is required in addition to a standard business license an...

Est. fee: $561 (Mobile Food Vendor Permit fee is $561 per the City of Exeter Fee Schedule FY 2024-2025. This is in addition to the annual business license fee and any county health permits.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Exeter Safe and Sane Fireworks Sale Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Organizations or businesses wishing to sell Safe and Sane fireworks within Exeter must obtain a Fireworks Sale Permit from the City. California law permits the sale of State Fire Marshal-approved 'Saf...

Est. fee: $166 (Safe and Sane Fireworks Sale Permit fee is $166, plus a $100 refundable deposit, per the City of Exeter Fee Schedule FY 2024-2025. A state license from the California State Fire Marshal is also required.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

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