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Required Registrations for CATERING.




A(n) CATERING Business Tax Registration
(Business License)

Also callled an occupational license,or business permit.)

A Federal Tax ID
(EIN)
(You can use it as a sole owner to open a bank account instead of using your SS#. Employers, Independent Contractors, LLCs, Partnerships, and Corporations are required to obtain it.)

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FL | 559129 | Monday, February 18, 2019
START DBA FILING AND LICENSING? Hi, my name is DeRobert ch s. I'm starting my own CATERING, the business name is Gu R-JAY'z luck das Zoun and I'm located in Jacksonville, FL.
What is needed for CATERING Catering to be legally set up? I'm trying to get licenses for CATERING. looking to , considering and wanna know what do I need to register my own CATERING so, I had a question START DBA FILING AND LICENSING? In addition, does a Catering CATERING in Jacksonville, Florida require consider forming a Limited Liability Co ( LLC) Set Up , Licenses, Business Permit, Tax IDs and or Fictitious Business Name Required To Start a Small Business 32099, :
Considering to hire help. CATERING in Jacksonville,   Duval County/City Of Jacksonville, Florida Starting a business in Jacksonville?

All Catering CATERING business (including home, mobile, and online businesses) need a(n) in Jacksonville businesses, MUST Obtain a(n) Business License business permit.

Answer:

Starting a business can be very exciting, however, it comes with legal requirements such as licenses.

LICENSES
All businesses need business licenses because the government needs to ensure conformity with local commercial county, city, state and federal ordinances and statutes.

TYPES OF LICENSES
There are 4 sorts of trade licenses:

1. Business Permit, 2. Home occupation permit, vendor permit, and sellers permit. In a few cases, you will require both a business permit and a home occupation license in the event that you are in a home-based business.

BUSINESS LICENSE
So...for instance, Greg decided to start a home business selling merchandise. Greg has to obtain all licensing as any other business and pay the fees and taxes because, e.g., when issuing a business license, the government charges a yearly trade tax ($5 to $50) in advance.

LICENSING FEES AND TAXES
In any case, depending on your area and sort of commerce, your net aggregate income as well as the number of workers, you may need to pay more.

For example, having more than 500 employees, or making more than 1 million every year in gross business income, may subject you to more yearly business taxes.

LICENSING BENEFITS
The benefit of having a sellers license is that Greg can buy the merchandise wholesale. If, for example, he has to pay $108 for merchandise (assuming an 8% state tax) he will only pay $100 because the sellers license allows him to buy wholesale.

LICENSING OBTAINMENT FEES
Our fee to help you with the arrangement and recording of the business license application, a sellers permit, or vendor license, as well as the domestic permit, begins at $39.

LICENSING PENALTIES
Death and taxes are certain. Despite the frustration, and pain, we need to obtain licensing and tax registrations and pay our taxes. If you operate without licensing, you may be subject to monetary and perhaps criminal penalties. For example, if you are required to get a sellers permit, and you do not obtain one, you will be liable for all taxes you should have collected.

For example, if you sold $100K worth of merchandise in one year, you will have to pay $7k in sales tax whether you collected the tax. Additionally, you may be subject to fraud taxes if you evaded sales tax intentionally.

SUMMARY
Finally, obtain your licensing and pay your taxes, and you will enjoy better sleep and more wealth.

Catering

The Licenses You Need to Tame the Food Business Jungle

Strap on your entrepreneurial safari hat, my friend, because we're about to navigate the wild and untamed terrain of food business licenses. Brace yourself for a flavorful adventure where paperwork is the machete that clears your path to success.

The Big Game Licenses

  • General Business License: This bad boy is like the door pass that lets you legally operate your culinary kingdom. Without it, you're essentially a black-market chef, which is a recipe for disaster (and potential prison cuisine).
  • Food Service License: Think of this as your official "I won't poison people" permit. It's a solemn vow to the food safety gods that you'll handle ingredients with the utmost care and respect they deserve.
  • The Elusive Permits

    Now, let's talk about those pesky permits that are like the hidden treasures of the food business safari. Some of these beauties might apply to your adventure, while others may remain elusive and shrouded in mystery:

    • Food Handler's Permit: This one's for your crew, proving they know the difference between a salmonella soufflé and a perfectly safe dish.
    • Liquor License: If you plan to serve the sweet nectar of the gods (aka booze), you'll need this special permit. It's like a golden ticket to the world of adult beverages.
    • Sidewalk Cafe Permit: Want to let your diners soak up some sun while they nosh? You'll need this permit to legally set up an outdoor oasis.

    The Badges of Honor

    But wait, there's more! In the food business, certifications are like badges of honor that show the world you mean serious business. Here are a few that might make your taste buds tingle:

    • Food Safety Certification: This one's like a black belt in not giving your customers food poisoning. It's a must-have for any self-respecting culinary warrior.
    • Specialized Certifications: Feeling adventurous? Certifications in niche areas like gluten-free cooking, sommelier skills, or molecular gastronomy can make you the envy of your food tribe.
    STARTING A CATERING BUSINESS
    32099. Duval County/City Of Jacksonville START DBA FILING AND LICENSING small new business. Where to get Jacksonville Catering how to get a Business Tax Registration or Home Occupation Permit How do I protect my small business? Do I need business insurance? Where to get Jacksonville business license requirements. Florida 32099 CATERING

    How do I get a(n) FL occupational business license? Licenses to start a business for: starting a FL CATERING business. Jacksonville, Duval County/City Of Jacksonville  , FL 32099 .
    CATERING Catering

    Catering CATERING
    If you are a partnership means you are a business entity with multiple owners and thus you will need a dba and a federal ID.
    If you are a service but you also use parts you will need a sellers permit also called a resale license or resale certificate to collect taxes and or buy wholesale.
    Though raw food is not taxable prepared food is taxable .
    so you need a resale license.


    If you are a professional such as an architect or doctor you also need a professional license from the state.










    You can choose to be a(n) CATERING :

    • Sole Proprietor,
    • LLC,
    • Corporation or
    • Partnership.
      After you decide and select your business entity, you need licensing.



    Jacksonville Business Tax Registration ( Business License)
    All businesses including home, online or mobile BUSINESS need a BUSINESS license because they are BUSINESSES.



    A(n) CATERING business using a DBA Doing Business As Trade Name in Duval County/City Of Jacksonville , i.e., starting businesses using a company name other than the legal (given name) owner's name, need a(n) DBA Doing Business As Trade Name Registration.   For example, you start a(n) CATERING business and you call it "Ultra CATERING Co". You will need to file a trade firm name for it.

    Also, keep in mind that in Florida though, a business license and a DBA is necessary for most businesses but if your business sells any taxable items, you will need a sales tax ID number.  (A.K.A state id, wholesale, resale, reseller certificate, about $39 for most states).
    Seller's Permit



    Note: All businesses need a federal tax ID number except sole proprietors that are not employers and are not independent contractors.
    An independent contractor is a self employed business person that receives more than $600 per year from anyone of his or her clients.
    IRS rule: The client must issue a 1099 form to the independent contractor and the independent contractor must have a federal tax ID. However, even sole owners may obtain a federal ID and use it as a business tax ID instead of using their own social security number as a business tax ID number.
    However, all other licenses that apply to sole proprietors as discussed here are requited regardless of getting a federal tax ID number.


    If you are thinking of hiring help, you will need a state employer ID and an IRS number employer ID. I.e., a FL Federal Tax Id Number ($29)  and a(n) FL  State Employer Tax Number  


    Instead of filing a fictitious business name DBA Filing (about $49 plus state and legal newspaper publication fees) in Jacksonville, Incorporate in FL  or form a(n) FL LLC


    If you will set up a corporation or form an LLC, you will not have to file a DBA (Doing Business As) unless your corproration or LLC name will be different that the busienss name you will trade under. Businesses that use the full legal name of the owner as a business name do not need to register an assumed business name. So, for example, your name is "John X Doe" and you use that as a business name.
     



    If you do form an Catering llc or incorporate (about $49 plus state fees for most states) your CATERING business instead of just filing a fictitious business name (dba), it will help you avoid legal and financial personal liability arising out of business transactions and you will not have to register the Jacksonville business name. Instead of filing a Duval County/City Of Jacksonville fictitious business name (our service fee includes dba business name filing and legal paper publication) you can elect to incorporate in Florida or form an FL LLC (starts @ $49 plus state fee for most states & includes bylaws and LLC operating agreement)..

    About Your Business Type

    Catering

    “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” – Ernestine Ulmer
    My plans are to start a catering business from my home. By doing weddings, Receptions, baby showers, birthday parties, and churches .

    The meal will be prepared from my home and carried to the event venue. I will start out small and try to build my business by word of mouth.

    It will only be myself to start out to see how i can make my business work my business grow. Then i will try to find a commercial kitchen or purchase a building and remodel it , into a kitchen that i would need once I succeed. Then I would need employees. That's the plan.



    ANSWER: Hi Grendel, in Deer Park, NY, to start your catering business, you will first need to get BUSINESS licensing (as opposed to FOOD licensing).

    In short, you need at least a business license, an EIN, a seller's permit, and then you need to register your business name "Simply Irresistible," with a DBA, LLC or corporation.

    You can obtain all or any one of these licenses here online.

    That being said, since you are catering, there are special regulations based on your location and local rules because food businesses are subject to sanitary laws.

    For example, in Deer Park, NY, you will need to comply with sanitary laws such as this one in Suffolk County, NY jurisdiction: A caterer is considered a food service establishment and is required to operate in conformance with this Sanitary Article. SUFFOLK COUNTY SANITARY CODE ARTICLE 13 GENERAL FOOD REGULATIONS

    Additionally, if you provide catering services as a vendor in a special event venue such as a one-day festival with food, etc., you will need a Vendor Permit and the Application fee is $95 (if the Vendor Application and permit fee are submitted less than 14 days prior to the event, an additional $70 late fee will be charged).

    Finally, note that you may need a Surety Bond. A surety bond, which can also be called a performance bond, provides your catering clients with a guaranteed assurance.
    Assurance that the services will be provided safely and completely.
    Catering Quote: "Growing up, my mom had a catering business.

    I used to help her pretty early on and loved doing it. My mom is an amazing cook, and she helped me cultivate a love for food.

    She taught me that food can be beautiful. We eat not just for survival, but we survive to eat. It's part of whom I am". Kelis

    Insurance for Catering: Surety Bond

    National Association for Catering

    National Association for Catering and Events
    National Association for Catering and Events
    Online social media is selling food. Catering events. Take orders by phone or email. Selling baked goods.

    Q: I provide a food service for Weddings, private parties and or events. Food is prepared with no fire no flames also nothing is raw. Food is all precooked and prepared at location. Do I need it for my services?

    A: How exciting to be able to give that kind of service and more when it is about food out in Palmdale, CA. As we all know weddings as that can not be very overwhelming, so you want to protect yourself in any way possible by doing so by getting

    1) LLC
    2) Federal ID (EIN)
    3) Seller's Permit
    4) Business License

    All four are very much important to your business. The LLC will help you have your name registered and will protect your personal assets from lawsuit. EIN will be given so that your business has an ID number.

    Also, you have the Seller's Permit is for you to purchase in wholesales and able to retail without any problems. Lastly, you need to have authorization from the city and\or county and that is why we need you to have the Business License. Business License will get your business going without any problems with the city, and the taxes.

    Catering licenses

    Catering is a food business. As a business, you will need to choose to be a sole owner, a partnership or LLC or Corporation.

    Then, obtain a seller's permit because prepared food bought or sold is subject to sales tax. In addition, as a business, you will need a Business License and a federal tax ID.

    Hiring catering cooks and/or workers requires a federal EIN and a state EIN.

    Food Handler's Permit
    As a food preparer, most states require that you take a short course (usually online) and obtain a food handlers license as well.

    Health Permit
    Cooking from home or at a commercial location may require a health permit, but that is part of the Business License service we provide.

    When we apply for the Business License, you will be scheduled for a health inspection.

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    STARTING A CATERING BUSINESS
    Personal in-home dinners Catering events up to 100 people preparing food/ cooking In clients & self home or commercial kitchen I am a personal chef / will make meals at your home for 3 to 4 days and store in your freezer/ they will be ready for you to heat and serve/ you will have choices/ diet restrictions available??

    Answer: You need a Business License and an EIN... at least.


    Starting Your Own Personal Chef Food Business

    Q: Difference Between Personal Chef And Caterer

    Catering vs. Personal Chef Service Personal chefs may be chefs that provide catering. Catering is providing food which a personal chef provides. Since caterers prepare food for individuals, health laws and codes protect consumers. You need to comply with these health laws and then obtain a business license.

    The difference between personal chefs and caterers is that a personal chef does not deliver cooked food to his client. A personal chef prepares and cooks the food in the client’s presence in the client's home or place of business. If the personal chef delivers the food to the client, he must also obtain a caterer’s license. That means that the chef must use a commercially approved kitchen by the health department.

    A: So, if you name your food business “Just A Tad Mouth Watering Personal Chef ” you will need to register the name with an assumed fictitious business name DBA filing. Since a food business is prepared food, then you must charge taxes before selling it – unless you sell it wholesale.

    In either case, you will need a wholesale ID also called a resale license to sell the cupcakes wholesale, buy they wholesale or sell them retail in small amounts.

    All food businesses need a re-seller permit because prepared food is taxable.

    This is because any type of prepared food, is a taxable sales event when it takes place. Other than the food seller permit, you will need an occupational Business License and a filing of a fictitious firm name also called a DBA.

    Here is how to get your Personal Chef Business License for your food business. First, you will need to food certified.

    • Note: In some cases, you will not be able to cook from your house. If they does not let you cook from home, your best bet (only other option in fact) is to find a commercial kitchen restaurant that is health inspected and use it to cook, or at least get a paper from them saying that you will be using their kitchen to cook.

    • Prepare your restaurant, food cart, street food vendor, or food truck for health inspection.

    I'M STARTING A BUSINESS AND I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO OBTAIN A VENDOR'S PERMIT, OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE AND TO COPYRIGHT THE NAME OF THE CATERING AND PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS?? I have an LLC personal chef business.

    We were told we need a Business License, certificate of occupancy (our office is a home office for the business) and I already have a certificate for servsafe. How much will it cost to get those forms completed?


    To operate a personal chef business, in addition to the health permit and food handler's permit, there may be other licenses you need to obtain. 

    Health Permit and Food Handler's Permit:

    Environmental Health Department

    Attend a food handler's training course. 
    Pass the food handler's test.
    Receive your health permit and food handler's permit.

    Business License:

    You may need a business license. 

    Food Permit from the Environment Department of New Mexico:

    If you are preparing food and serving it directly to customers or producing food for sale to other businesses, you may need a food permit from the Environment Department. 

    Food Permit from the  Environmental Health Department (for temporary food vendors):

    If you plan to operate as a temporary food vendor, you may need a valid food permit from the Environmental Health Department.

    Additional Permits or Licenses:

    Depending on the nature of your personal chef business, there may be other permits or licenses required. 


    STARTING A PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS




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    If your business includes any items or merchandise you provide with the service you will need a sales tax ID to buy them tax exempt and sell them retail to your customers separate from your service. You sell prepared food which you must charge sales tax when selling it. That requires a resale ID or seller's permit certificate. There is no better way to keep track of your busienss expenses than a business debit or credit card. Note that if you use a trade name, you will need to register a DBA before the bank will open a business bank account.       Remember that even if a business name is your domain name, it must be registered with a fictitious business name. Today, all business need a website that has their information and contacts. If your clients will buy your services or products online, you will eventually have to set up a shopping cart either integrated with your website or separately.   Business cards may help you generate more business.
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    You can start your JACKSONVILLE business with just $50 or $50 that depends on your budget. Starting your business in
      JACKSONVILLE DUVAL JACKSONVILLE, 32099 calls for some numbers: it has about 0
    residents, though only about 0 families in this zip code area of the state of Florida.
    In addition, consider getting a(n) 904 telephone area code to increase reachability and
    and identifiability. Nevertheless, you will need a place to set up your business
    and a place to stay or you can also buy a house (about $  avergage value) , which
    you can use as a home based business as well. Your physical address in JACKSONVILLE will be
    your business address. For Instance, your business address could be 58 JACKSONVILLE Hwy/Blvd or 55TH Street/Ave or
    JACKSONVILLE, Florida 32099. You can use a 32099 P.O. Box address as your as
    your business mailing address. E.g. P.O Box 21335 JACKSONVILLE,Florida 32099
    . At any rate, in 774 area you have to consider the demographics before
    starting any type of business. Briefly, there are about 0, caucasians,
    0 latinos, and 0 African Americans in the 32099 zipcode area. Another consideration
    is targeting your prospects income level to advertise for your new business. Each family here makes
    about $  per family and has about 2.62 persons per household. Considering weather conditions, take note
    that the elevation is 8 feet, and you are in 5 time zone.
    For example, you are reading this on 12/23/2024 10:31:28 AM CST.





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    LLC (Limited Liability Company) FAQs:


    Q: Should I consider forming an LLC?

    A: If you want more business credibility in the business market, you may want to form an LLC instead of a DBA. For example, if your trade name is. deas XYZtch R-JAY'zCo. requires a fictitious business name registration, which also requires a fee to be registered.

    Registering a fictitious business name does not protect that name nor does it protect the business owner from personal liability related to business actions as setting up a limited liability company (LLC) does. It is perhaps a better choice to just incorporate for the same or a little higher fee because you will also have corporate protection for the business name and personal vs business liabilities.

    E.g. if your business has debts the lender can sue you personally to obtain a judgment vs your personal assets as opposed in the case you were a corporation where the lender could only sue the corporation directly and if the limited liability company (LLC) had no assets the lender could get nothing.

    Also, consider the prestige that a limited liability company (LLC) affords. Is a name like John's Transmissiona shop better than AEMCOO TRANS, LLC?

    Q: I am just one person. Do I Need an LLC?
    A: Even if you are just one person owner, you can form an LLC (Limited Liabiliity Company).

    Q: Do I need an EIN for my LLC?
    A: Yes, you will need an EIN for your LLC to do your LLC taxes and open an LLC bank account.

    Q: What if I an an out of state business? Do I still need to register and obtain a limited liability company (LLC)?
    A: Unless you have a location in the state you sell it is not required to form an LLC there.

    Q: If I set up an LLC, will the LLC help me protect my business LLC from creditors?
    A: Yes, actually, only an LLC can help you protect the LLC from its creditors especially if you have another partner member owner in that LLC.

    Q: Do I need to obtain a federal or state tax ID number before forming a limited liability company (LLC) or getting other licenses?
    A:

    Q: How do I build credit under my LLC business?
    A: Start by applying for a line of credit for your LLC from your bank if you already have some personal credit.

    Q:  
    A:  

    Trenton   Tuesday, March 19, 2024 5:55:00 AM .
    Preparing Food Catering

    The Licenses You Need to Tame the Food Business Jungle

    Strap on your entrepreneurial safari hat, my friend, because we're about to navigate the wild and untamed terrain of food business licenses. Brace yourself for a flavorful adventure where paperwork is the machete that clears your path to success.

    The Big Game Licenses

  • General Business License: This bad boy is like the door pass that lets you legally operate your culinary kingdom. Without it, you're essentially a black-market chef, which is a recipe for disaster (and potential prison cuisine).
  • Food Service License: Think of this as your official "I won't poison people" permit. It's a solemn vow to the food safety gods that you'll handle ingredients with the utmost care and respect they deserve.
  • The Elusive Permits

    Now, let's talk about those pesky permits that are like the hidden treasures of the food business safari. Some of these beauties might apply to your adventure, while others may remain elusive and shrouded in mystery:

    • Food Handler's Permit: This one's for your crew, proving they know the difference between a salmonella soufflé and a perfectly safe dish.
    • Liquor License: If you plan to serve the sweet nectar of the gods (aka booze), you'll need this special permit. It's like a golden ticket to the world of adult beverages.
    • Sidewalk Cafe Permit: Want to let your diners soak up some sun while they nosh? You'll need this permit to legally set up an outdoor oasis.

    The Badges of Honor

    But wait, there's more! In the food business, certifications are like badges of honor that show the world you mean serious business. Here are a few that might make your taste buds tingle:

    • Food Safety Certification: This one's like a black belt in not giving your customers food poisoning. It's a must-have for any self-respecting culinary warrior.
    • Specialized Certifications: Feeling adventurous? Certifications in niche areas like gluten-free cooking, sommelier skills, or molecular gastronomy can make you the envy of your food tribe.
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