Starting a new business - California

[kaito]

Hello all, I am starting a new business in California which will consist of selling items on Ebay. I am doing this with a business partner and I have so far registered a DBA as a partnership. I am registering a business license with my city in the next few days once the DBA paperwork comes in.

The questions is, what other legal paperwork am I lacking? I understand there are many things such as EIN, Sales & Use Permit, and some other employee paperwork. I am new to business and I am unsure of what is required and what is optional. Thanks guys!

So far completed:
DBA

Soon to be completed:
Business License

Unsure what to do:
EIN
Sales & Use Permit
What other do I need?

[Alexishost]

Company website , perhaps?

[kaito]

thanks, that is currently in the works. I need more information about the legal stuff if possible.

[tdlanier]

Congratulations on deciding to start your new business. Best wishes with all your endeavors.

[jmandgroup]

What do you mean signed up a DBA as a partnership? If you are starting a partnership in CA, did you fill out and send in LLP-1 or LP-1 form? If you just got a DBA (Assumed Name) than you are still considered a sole proprietor. You should get an EIN (it identifies you as a company) and because you are selling products I would suggest you get a CA Resale Certificate. The certificate is required by most legit distributors to sell product. It allows them not to charge you taxes.http://www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/boe230.pdf