So You're Starting a Graphic Arts Business in California!

We've compiled a list of links that will be useful to you. These are purely for reference only, and are presented here to help our members make informed choices. This is not a complete list. It's best to consult with a lawyer when starting a new business.

Resources for Graphic Artists:

NorCal Guild Sales Tax reference site: http://norcal.gag.org/salestax/index.html

The Contract Monitor Website:
http://www.gag.org/contracts/contracts.html

Starting a Business in California:
http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm

Obtaining a Seller’s Permit:
http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqseller.htm

Starting a Business in San Francisco:
http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/tax/busstart.htm

Understanding Tax Obligations:
http://www.taxes.ca.gov/strikinggoldbus.html

Small Business Development Centers:
http://www.sba.gov/

Affiliates of the Northern California chapter of the Graphic Artists Guild:

PINC - Printing Industries of Northern California
California Lawyers for the Arts
Media Alliance
Silicon Valley Web Guild
AIP (Artists in Print)
SFSI (San Francisco Society of Illustrators)
AIA (The American Institute of Architects)
APA (Advertising Photographers of America)
ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers)