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Red Bluff compliance requirements

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

Breakdown: 106 federal requirements, 220 California state filings, 19 Tehama County requirements, and 9 Red Bluff-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...

Tehama County Obligations(19)

Agricultural Pest Control Operator Registration

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Any business operating as an agricultural pest control operator in Tehama County must register with the Tehama County Department of Agriculture. Registration requires a Pest Control Business County Re...

Est. fee: $100 (Registration fees vary. Contact the Tehama County Department of Agriculture at (530) 527-4504 for current fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any person or business constructing, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure in unincorporated Tehama County must obtain a building permit from the Tehama County Department of Buil...

Est. fee: $500 (Fees are based on project valuation and type. Contact the Building and Safety Department at (530) 527-7002 for a fee estimate.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Business Personal Property Statement (Form 571-L)

ANNUALTAX FILING

All businesses located in Tehama County with taxable business personal property must file an annual Business Property Statement (Form 571-L) with the Tehama County Assessor. The statement declares all...

Est. fee: $0 (No filing fee. Property tax is assessed on the declared value of business personal property at approximately 1% of assessed value depending on tax rate area.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Conditional Use Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Businesses proposing land uses in unincorporated Tehama County that are conditionally permitted in their zoning district must obtain a Use Permit from the Tehama County Planning Department. A Use Perm...

Est. fee: $3000 (Fees vary by project type and complexity. Additional environmental review fees (CEQA) may apply. Contact the Planning Department at (530) 527-2200 or email Planning@tehama.gov for an estimate. See the Planning Fee Schedule at tehama.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Cottage Food Operation Registration/Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Home-based food businesses in Tehama County producing approved non-potentially hazardous foods must register (Class A - direct sales only, up to $75,000/year) or obtain a permit (Class B - direct and ...

Est. fee: $100 (Class A registration and Class B permit fees differ. Contact the Environmental Health Department at (530) 527-8020 for current fee amounts.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Encroachment Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any business or person desiring to conduct activities within Tehama County road rights-of-way must obtain an encroachment permit from the Tehama County Department of Public Works. Activities requiring...

Est. fee: $250 (Fees vary by type and scope of work. See the Public Works fee schedule at tcpw.ca.gov for current rates (effective April 1, 2024).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Registration

EVERY 5 YEARSREGISTRATION

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

Est. fee: $31 ($31.00 for one business name and one registrant/owner name. $5.00 for each additional registrant/owner or additional business name. Newspaper publication costs are separate and typically range from $30-$80 depending on the newspaper.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Fire Safety Permit

ANNUALPERMIT

Businesses in Tehama County that require fire safety permits under the California Fire Code must obtain permits from the Tehama County Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE/Tehama-Glenn Unit Fire Prevention Bureau)....

Est. fee: $200 (Fees vary by permit type. Contact the Fire Marshal's Office for current fee schedule. Email: CalfireTGUFireMarshal@fire.ca.gov.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Grading Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any business or person performing grading, excavation, or fill operations in unincorporated Tehama County must obtain a grading permit from the Tehama County Department of Public Works. Grading permit...

Est. fee: $500 (Fees vary by project scope and volume of earthwork. See the Public Works fee schedule at tcpw.ca.gov for current rates (effective April 1, 2024).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)

ANNUALPERMIT

Any facility in Tehama County that handles a hazardous material or a mixture containing a hazardous material in reportable quantities is required by state law to prepare and implement a Hazardous Mate...

Est. fee: $300 (Fees vary based on the type and quantity of hazardous materials stored. Contact the Tehama County Environmental Health Department at (530) 527-8020 for current CUPA fee schedule.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

City Obligations(9)

City of Red Bluff Business License

ANNUALREGISTRATION

All businesses operating within the City of Red Bluff city limits — including home-based businesses — must obtain a City Business License before commencing operations. The license must be renewed annu...

Red Bluff Alarm System False Alarm Program

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

The City of Red Bluff has an alarm response fee program administered by the Red Bluff Police Department. The first and second false alarm responses within a 6-month period are provided at no charge. B...

Est. fee: $62 (First 2 false alarm responses within 6 months are free. 3rd and each subsequent false alarm response within the same 6-month period costs $62 per response, per the City of Red Bluff Schedule of Fees and Charges (effective July 1, 2024).)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Red Bluff Commercial Building Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Any commercial construction, tenant improvement, remodel, or change of occupancy within the City of Red Bluff requires a Building Permit from the Community Development Department. This includes new co...

Red Bluff Commercial Cannabis Business Permit

ANNUALINDUSTRY LICENSE

Any person or entity wishing to operate a commercial cannabis business within the City of Red Bluff must obtain a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit under Chapter 6B of the Red Bluff Municipal Code (...

Red Bluff Fire Department Annual Safety Inspection

ANNUALPERMIT

The Red Bluff Fire Department (a city department) conducts annual fire safety inspections of all commercial, industrial, public, and multi-family occupancies (hotels, motels, apartments, and care faci...

Red Bluff Home Occupation / Occupancy Permit

ONE TIMEPERMIT

Any home-based business operating within the City of Red Bluff is required to have both a current Business License AND an Occupancy Permit to ensure compliance with Red Bluff Municipal Code zoning sta...

Red Bluff Sign Permit

AS NEEDEDPERMIT

Businesses installing, replacing, or modifying signs within the City of Red Bluff must obtain a Sign Permit from the Community Development Department. Signs must comply with Red Bluff's sign regulatio...

Est. fee: $79 (Sign Regulations Plan Review fee is $79.00 per sign, per the City of Red Bluff Schedule of Fees and Charges (effective July 1, 2024). Additional fees may apply depending on sign type or value.)Filing link → (opens in new tab)Source → (opens in new tab)

Red Bluff Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Remittance

MONTHLYTAX FILING

Registered lodging operators in Red Bluff must collect a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax from guests and remit it to the City Finance Department. The tax applies to all hotel, motel, and short-term rental...

Red Bluff Transient Occupancy Tax Operator Registration

ONE TIMETAX FILING

Any operator of a hotel, motel, inn, or short-term lodging within the City of Red Bluff must register with the City Finance Department to collect and remit the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The TOT i...

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