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Starting a business in Stockton requires a Business License Tax through the Finance Department. Base fee: Based on employees and gross receipts. No state business license required. Cities handle licensing independently.
Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
County: health department permit + fire inspection
City: business licence/tax certificate
Estimated total: Based on employees and gross receipts depending on permits and inspections.
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