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\n \n California Business Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Because of the unique nature of California’s legislative system, Californians can vote on some types of business laws.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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California business laws regulate large and small businesses<\/a>, from insurance to livestock management. Any business entity buying and selling products in California must have a seller’s permit. Small business owners have as many regulations as big corporations.<\/p>\r\n

Assembly bills and new laws go to the voters before becoming regulations, so business owners have a say in what affects their trade.<\/p>\r\n

Although most of California’s laws resemble other states, California has a long history of going its own way. As a result, California has its own business laws and regulations<\/a> similar to but different from the rest of the nation. FindLaw provides a concise summary of some of these laws that affect large and small companies.<\/p>\r\n

According to recent statistics, more than 99% of all businesses in California are "small businesses." A small business has fewer than 500 employees. The California Office of Small Business Advocate<\/a> helps small businesses obey state and federal regulations. The California Secretary of State handles small business formation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

California Business Formation<\/h2>\r\n

Business types in California range from one-person operations to multi-national conglomerates.<\/p>\r\n