In this section the user must provide general information regarding the applicant’s identification information and industry.
A. Legal Name
The name the business uses for legal and tax purposes. This information will automatically be brought over from the initial Create Application screen. However, it can be changed on this screen if necessary.
B. Annual Worldwide Gross Receipts in Previous Tax Year
This is used to determine if an applicant is a “small business” as defined in the California Competes Tax Credit statutes and regulations. For purposes of this program, an applicant is considered a “small business” if its worldwide gross receipts, less returns and allowances, are greater than $0.00 but less than $2 million for its previous tax year.
C. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
The Federal Employer Identification Number (also known as FEIN or EIN) is a 9-digit number issued to a business by the IRS for identification of the business entity. It is found on the business’ tax return. If the applicant does not have a FEIN, then leave this field blank.
D. California Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
The California Taxpayer Identification Number is the number the applicant uses to file tax returns with the Franchise Tax Board. If the applicant operates as a sole proprietorship or does not have a California Taxpayer Identification Number, then leave this field blank.
E. Secretary of State Entity Number
The Secretary of State Entity Number is the identification number issued to the applicant by the California Secretary of State. If the applicant does not have a Secretary of State Entity Number, then leave this field blank.
F. Year Business Established
The year the business was originally established.
G. Primary Place of Business
Please enter the applicant’s primary business address. If the applicant operates out of multiple sites, choose the address that is identified as the headquarters. If the primary business address is not in the US, select the country where the primary business address is located and use the additional provided territory and postal code spaces to enter the full address.
H. NAICS Code
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is a business establishment classification system used to track economic activity in North America. To determine the appropriate codes to enter, click on the “Click here for NAICS info” button which will take the user to the U.S. Census Bureau's NAICS website. Use this website to find the six digit industry classification code that matches the applicant’s primary source of revenue. If there is not a NAICS code that is an exact match, choose a code that is closely related. The applicant’s primary NAICS code and proposed project NAICS code do not necessarily need to be the same.
Figure 7: NAICS Input Section
