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Government Offices

City, county, state and federal offices you may need to contact when starting a new business and where to find them.

City Offices
If you plan to do business in an incorporated city of Ventura County you will need to contact the appropriate city office for information on business licenses, permits, and/or zoning regulations.
Ventura County Offices
This is a list of the various offices you may have to contact in order to do business in Ventura County.  In particular, if you are conducting your business in an unincorporated area of the county, you must contact the Ventura County Government to obtain a business tax certificate.
State of California Offices
Various state offices involved with business requirements and regulations.
Federal Offices
Various federal offices concerned with business regulation, including the I.R.S. and the Small Business Administration.