Licensing & Tax Info – Oakland

To be able to sell beads & jewelry at the Oakland CA show, there are a few things that need to be done.

  1. GET A CALIFORNIA RESELLER’S PERMIT If you aren’t already registered with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to file/pay taxes you must do that in advance of the show. You may need to already have an EIN to complete this process.
  2. The City Of Oakland Business Tax Ordinance states Anyone operating or doing business in the City of Oakland is required to have a valid City of Oakland Business License or a City of Oakland Special Event Permit. Oakland based businesses are required to obtain a City of Oakland Business License and pay an annual tax based on their gross receipts. For additional information on obtaining a City of Oakland Business License please visit this link. Out of town vendors (not Oakland based) can obtain a Special Event Permit in lieu of a Business License.  The fee for the permit is $90.  It is good for three  3-day events within the same calendar year. Here is a link for the special event permit & more information.
  3. SELLING TO TAX EXEMPT CUSTOMERS To sell to customers that are tax-exempt and have a Reseller’s License, you will need to have them each sign (for your records) a form BOE-230 from the Board of Equalization.
  4. WE ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE THE CITY OF OAKLAND A LIST OF OUR EXHIBITORS SO BE SURE YOU FILL OUT AND PAY FOR YOUR PERMIT!

We give this information as a guide. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have all the necessary permits and licenses.