Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises. Register online and the permit can issue the same day. The combined sales tax rate depends on the city and district, so check the address in the CDTFA rate lookup.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Sources and dates
CDTFA seller’s permit FAQ and online registration page. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
Yes. Required before the first taxable sale, including food and drink served on the premises.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
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