Every applicant for a license as a distributor of cigarettes or tobacco products in California. Required when: Applying for a cigarette and tobacco products distributor's license. Exemptions: Wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and importers are generally not required to post a bond unless they are also acting as d…
Overview
What it is.
Every applicant for a license as a distributor of cigarettes or tobacco products in California. Required when: Applying for a cigarette and tobacco products distributor's license. Exemptions: Wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and importers are generally not required to post a bond unless they are also acting as d…
Who usually needs it
Every applicant for a license as a distributor of cigarettes or tobacco products in California.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
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StateCABond amount$1,000Term lengthContinuousObligeeCalifornia Department of Tax and Fee AdministrationRenewalThe bond is continuous and remains in full force and effect as long as the distributor is licensed. While the license must be renewed annually, the bond does not typically require a new filing unless the amount is adjus…Bond classTax BondCategoryRetail & SalesBondCigarette and Tobacco Products Tax BondStatutory referenceCalifornia Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 30141 and 30142JurisdictionState
