Ontario 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...

Commercial businesses in San Bernardino County Fire Protection District service areas are subject to annual fire prevention inspections to ensure compliance with the California Fire Code. Occupancies ...

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

Businesses in San Bernardino County that handle, store, use, or generate hazardous materials or hazardous wastes must obtain a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) permit from the San Bernardino Co...

Operators of Certified Farmers Markets in San Bernardino County must obtain a Certified Farmers Market Certificate from the San Bernardino County Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department. This cert...

Any new commercial construction, tenant improvement, remodel, or change of occupancy in unincorporated San Bernardino County requires a building permit from the Land Use Services Department, Building ...

Businesses operating a commercial kennel or cattery (boarding, breeding, training, or grooming of animals) in unincorporated San Bernardino County must obtain a Special Use Permit from San Bernardino ...

Certain business uses in unincorporated San Bernardino County require a Conditional Use Permit from the Land Use Services Department, Planning Division. A CUP is required for uses that may be suitable...

Businesses that need to encroach onto or within San Bernardino County maintained road rights-of-way must obtain an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works, Permits Division. Encroachme...

Businesses that need to excavate within the San Bernardino County maintained road system — for example, to install or repair utility connections, sewer lines, or water mains — must obtain an excavatio...

Any business operating in San Bernardino County under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk. Th...

The City of Ontario Alarm Ordinance requires all businesses operating an alarm system to obtain an annual alarm permit from the Police Department. Failure to register results in additional fees and fi...

Businesses in Ontario must obtain a sign permit from the Building Division before installing, modifying, or replacing any exterior business sign. Sign regulations are governed by Chapter 8.0 of the On...

Every person engaged in business within the City of Ontario must obtain a business license prior to commencing operations. The license tax is calculated based on gross receipts and varies by business ...

Any commercial construction, tenant improvement, renovation, change of use, or significant alteration in Ontario requires a building permit from the City's Building Division. Fees are based on the con...

Any person or entity desiring to use City of Ontario property (public or private) for staging, filming, capturing, or recording of images for any commercial or business purpose must obtain a Film Perm...

Businesses that store, handle, or use hazardous materials, operate assembly occupancies, conduct fireworks shows, host concerts or large events, or engage in other fire-regulated activities must obtai...

Any business operated from a residential property within the City of Ontario requires a Home Occupation Permit from the Planning Division. This permit ensures that home-based businesses comply with zo...

Massage businesses operating within the City of Ontario must obtain a massage establishment permit under Title 4, Chapter 14 (Sec. 4-14.06) of the Ontario Municipal Code. The permit is required in add...

Property owners operating short-term rentals (stays of 30 days or fewer) in Ontario must obtain a Short-Term Rental Operating Permit from the City, established under regulations adopted in December 20...

Food, beverage, and merchandise vendors operating on public sidewalks in the City of Ontario must obtain a Sidewalk Vendor Permit and comply with Title 5, Chapter 31 of the Ontario Municipal Code. A c...