STARTING A BUSINESS
Apply For Your Business Licence
You can apply for your LA City Business License here or schedule a telephone or video conference appointment. In person appointments might be available at the Van Nuys Civic Center, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110. Contact them for assistance. Phone: (844) 663-4411
Statement of Information
Once you've applied for your business license, you need to file a Statement of Information with the State of California. You can do that here.
LA City Department of Planning
Starting a retail or restaurant business in Sherman Oaks? Check out the City of Los Angeles' Department of City Planning, where you can learn more about the zoning of your property and other entitlements that are determined during the permit process. If you prefer to work directly with a person, you can visit the planning counter by appointment at Van Nuys City Hall for help with all your planning needs.
Ribbon Cuttings
Once you're open, don't forget to plan a ribbon cutting with the chamber! Learn more about what our Chamber does here.
You can apply for your LA City Business License here or schedule a telephone or video conference appointment. In person appointments might be available at the Van Nuys Civic Center, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110. Contact them for assistance. Phone: (844) 663-4411
Statement of Information
Once you've applied for your business license, you need to file a Statement of Information with the State of California. You can do that here.
LA City Department of Planning
Starting a retail or restaurant business in Sherman Oaks? Check out the City of Los Angeles' Department of City Planning, where you can learn more about the zoning of your property and other entitlements that are determined during the permit process. If you prefer to work directly with a person, you can visit the planning counter by appointment at Van Nuys City Hall for help with all your planning needs.
Ribbon Cuttings
Once you're open, don't forget to plan a ribbon cutting with the chamber! Learn more about what our Chamber does here.