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Accurate payrolls completed with a personal touch.
No "voice mail jail".

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Testimonials

"Large companies may be good for large companies. Small companies will love the attention they will get from Big Fish. As a fellow growing business they understand the importance of great customer service, at a fair price. I highly recommend them."

Steve, Controller. Food Service. 600 employees.

"We left Paychex to get a more feature rich web input product. Big Fish has excellent software. Match that with their fabulous service and they have a winning combination."

Cathi. Payroll Accountant. Theatre. 150 employees

"I am so glad to have found you and your wonderful company, Big Fish. You truly made my job probably 50% easier. Now I can concentrate on other projects and reporting that I never had time for due to all the payroll problems I had to deal with. Love, love, love Big Fish !!!"

Elizabeth, Dir of Finance. Commercial & Industrial Appraiser. 35 employees

"I am truly happy to recommend you guys at any time. You really do a great job. Big Fish is the best payroll service I have ever used."

Brad, Owner. Manufacturing. 75 employees

"Hi Justin,
It’s been about a year since we came on board with Big Fish. I just wanted to give you some great feedback about both (J) and (C). They are efficient, very responsive and handle details perfectly. It’s really refreshing to always call one number and get the same folks on your end who are so knowledgeable. That was one of the main reasons why we went with Big Fish in the first place -- you encouraged us to think about your office being local, getting a live person when you phone the office (which we do EVERY time), and getting the same 1 or 2 staff persons to help you each time you call so that there is consistency and a relationship that develops.

As you probably know, I help (here) on a very part-time basis. In my "former" life I was in charge of Operations and Accounting/Payroll departments for big companies. Good staff is absolutely key to having a successful business. I very much appreciate the high level of service from (J) and (C) on the "front" lines -- they are the kind of employees you always want on your team!"

Karen, Co-Owner. Glazing Contractor. 12 employees.

Business Start Up Steps

Establish your business as a corporation with both the IRS and the State of California. It is a sequential process that must be completed in the order below.

Step 1: File for a Federal ID # (called a FEIN) with the IRS.
If you are unsure what type of corporate entity to establish your business under, consult your CPA. If you need a CPA, Big Fish can make a referral for you. It is very important that you select the correct entity for your business (i.e. there is a BIG difference between setting up a S Corporation and a LLC).

Internal Revenue Service’s FEIN Registration Online: Register your new business online
Step 2: Once you have a FEIN, register your business with the CA Secretary of State

Step 3: Once registered with Secretary of State, apply for a State of CA EDD Number

California EDD New Business Registration Online: File your DE-1 business registration online with CA EDD’s new EZREG!