CALVIN

Yes, from the 1st February 2022 this is now in effect - full details HERE

Ah yes, this is a common question - the best way to find a mechanic is on Life Invader, sometimes you will find them in a shop - but a quick bleet out or call to someone on LI will usually get you on your way again

At present we have a number of active restaurants in the city (see the business page) _ however none of them are open all the time. if you are looking for some food - most employees will have an LI ad up or will bleet out when they are open and when they are closing. We are actively working with the restaurant owners to have extended hours

Food outlets in the city need to be open a minimum of 4 times per week for 2 hours at a time - Bars and nightclubs are needed a minimum of 1 time per week for 2 hours. Other business are managed on a case by case basis - but weekly opening is the expected amount

Thats great! Everything starts from an idea, so we would recommend coming along to the courthouse and talking to Frigga, she will happily sit down with you and go through your business ideas. We are here to help you explore what can and cant not be achieved. Also - talk to other business owners - many are more than happy to explain the ins and outs of running a business.

When an existing business has been closed and it is decided it is best for the city that it is reopened - it will be listed on the business application itself.

No, you must complete an expugement before making your application

Yes, a Corporate Business license is possible in some circumstances - please see HERE for more details

As a business owner you can not be management in another role (with the exception of realtors)

A full business license is needed when there will be more than just yourself employed

A sole Proprietorship is when it is just you, on your own

100% yes, many people do this to begin with, they wish to explore and then maybe later add more people to their company

There are a few operational and license costs when running a business:

(A) The 4 monthly license fee - $50.000 for a full business & $12.000 for a Sole Proprietorship

(B) Monthly rent - $25,000

(C) Monthly Food license - $3,000

(D) Monthly realtor license - $5,000

(E) Liquor License (one off) - $12,000

(F) Combat Sports License (one off) - $15,000

There are typically 7 steps for your business to go from idea to operational - now this may feel like a lot, but it is designed to assist you in ensuring you are equipped to make the best decision possible

1 - Meet with a member of CALVIN to discuss your proposal - this will help you in preparing your submission or help you to gain an understanding on how your application may be received (restrictions in the city etc)

2 - When Applications are open - prepare and submit your full application, the more information you provide the less questions may need to be asked to clarify points

3 - Your application will then be placed under review with a member of CALVIN, during this time additional information may be asked for clarity

4 - A preliminary decision to approve may be made - or your application will be denied. If you are denied you will be able to reapply after 72 hours.

5 - When you have been preliminary approved you may be invited to discuss further with a member of CALVIN. At this stage any architecture reviews will start to be discussed - you must not discuss these directly with the architects unless explicitly told and documented on your application.

6 - If your business can operate without major architecture changes you will then be able to start trading and you will be set as active and responsible for ensuring the T&C in the regulations are maintained

7 - Rent for property will only start to be paid when you have access to the property (if needed)

It honestly varies depending on the situation in the city, your request and other business open. Typically, a new license can be granted in around 2-3 weeks assuming no architecture work is needed.

if new architecture or items are requested, it will need to be investigated for compatibility with the city as it is today and how it will be in the future. This can take extra time and is why we recommend an initial discussion of your proposal to see if what you have asked for is technically possible

There are certain restrictions around what can and can not be used in the city - any interior that mentions it uses the FiveM assest system is not compatible with us.

Any interiors proposed undergo a technical and quality review, if this is passed then a performance test will also be completed before a decision is made by the architects

As always, it depends... each request is viewed on its merit and RP suitability. We plan for 2.0 to have a clearer definition of what will and will not make sense.

Congratulations - you made it! The CALVIN team are happy to help you with setting up business records, templates, discords etc - we are experienced in this area and want you to be successful.

Yes - we offer incentives such as the Small Business Payment Protection Plan - which gives credit towards your employee costs. There is also the Expungement sponsorship - that encourages business to support those that are trying to make a change in their life

Yes - we offer the "Share the Meat" program - this is where the government will fund 50.5% of your meat purchase prices (up to a value of $20,000 per week) as long as the meat is purchased from a licensed provider (Hunting or Commercial) - to qualify for this, you must send an email to Frigga Haugensen each week with evidence of the amount purchased and from whom.

As part of the business regulations it does state that you must keep records and must make them available should the DOJ wish to do an inspection. We are not looking to make an issue for you - but to support you.

We dont like saying no to business ideas and will always try and work with you to make your dreams come alive, but sometimes its not possible - some of the reasons are:

(A) Its technically not possible to implement what you have requested

(B) There are many examples in the city already

(C) You are a Felon

(D) Your plans may be too extravagant for your experience

A strike is a mark against your license as a business owner, if you have 3 strikes in any defined time period it will result in the removal of your business license.

A strike can be issued for breaches in the business regulations - they typically fall into the following categories:

(A) The business must not involve, condone, or support criminal behavior

(B) The business must make themselves available to the Department of Justice for inspections of property, services and documentation.

(C) As a business owner you are expected to maintain professional behavior at all times, this includes (but is not limited to) interactions with government employees, other business owners and your employees.

(D) Remain up to date with all license and rent payments

(E) Criminal charges

Simply put, the higher and more serious the charge, the more likely you will be issued strikes.

A good rule of guidance is as follows:

(A) 1st Degree Felony - 2 or 3 strikes per charge

(B) 2nd Degree Felony - 1 or 2 strikes per charge

(C) 3rd Degree Felony - 1 strike per charge

(D) Misdemeanors - Assessed on a case by case basis

Yes, if you have been arrested and have entered a plea of "Not Guilty* on any charge that is

(A) 1st Degree Felony

Or,

(B) 2nd Degree Felony

Your business license will be suspended until the charges have been resolved.

In the event of you being declared innocent your suspension will be lifted - if you are found guilty, then the appropriate strikes will be issued and as long as you are under 3 strikes, your license will be made active

The DOJ will always work with you to try and avoid any business being taken away - the one exception to that is if you are removed from the community then your business will be taken straight away
If you are inactive for long period (more than 1 month) and do not have staff keeping your business active, we will reach out to you and try and understand what is happening and what we can do to help.

If you find yourself in a position where you need to take time away from your business, come and talk to us. We will work with you to try and find a solution that is best for the city and yourselves.

If you have decided that for whatever reason owning a business is not for you - then come and talk to us, we will work with you to close it down and place the business up for applications.

Please note, that your business license is NOT transferable to a 3rd party,

When you have been operating your business under the guidelines for a 3 month period you will be eligible to request a sale of your building - there is no guarantee that it will be agreed to

To ensure balance across the city, it was agreed to limit the number of mechanics to 25 per garage.

There are only so many Appartments, Houses and Mansions that can be sold - to allow for the Realtors to make a living it was agreed to limit the amount

The best way to reach out to CALVIN is to request a meeting with Frigga Haugensen - alternatively you can post your question HERE