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California Cottage Food Law Setup

Start your home-based food business legally, confidently, and with the right foundation.

8 hr
500 US dollars
Business Location

Service Description

We help California home cooks, bakers, and food creators get legally approved under the Cottage Food Law. From registration to labeling requirements, we guide you through every step so you can start selling with confidence. Service Includes: - Determining whether your product qualifies under Cottage Food Law - Guidance on Class A vs. Class B registration - Step-by-step application support - Required food safety training guidance - Labeling requirements & compliance label templates - Business setup guidance (DBA, EIN, entity options) - Local county requirements and health department steps


Cancellation Policy

This service provides administrative support for forming a California business entity, including guidance on choosing the appropriate structure and assistance with required state and county filings. Root & Record Group does not provide legal or tax advice. What’s Included Guidance on selecting the appropriate entity type Preparation of California Secretary of State filings EIN registration support DBA/Fictitious Business Name assistance Compliance checklist for next steps Client Responsibilities To ensure accurate and timely filings, clients agree to: Provide complete and accurate information Respond to information requests within 5 business days Review all documents before submission Pay all state, county, and federal filing fees directly What’s Not Included Legal or tax advisory services Amendments or corrections after submission (available as an add‑on) Rush filings unless arranged in advance Ongoing compliance management (annual filings, statements of information, etc.) Rescheduling & Cancellations Appointments may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a fee Missed appointments are non‑refundable Accuracy & Final Submission Root & Record Group prepares documents based on the information you provide. You are responsible for reviewing and approving all filings before submission.


Contact Details

  • Katie@rootandrecord.com


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