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Starter guides for small businesses
Find resources and processes for the most common needs for small businesses in San Francisco.
What to know
These pages will help you understand the steps for businesses in San Francisco. They are a resource from the Office of Small Business, San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Reach out to the Office of Small Business for one-on-one help.
What to know
These pages will help you understand the steps for businesses in San Francisco. They are a resource from the Office of Small Business, San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Reach out to the Office of Small Business for one-on-one help.
What to do
Find a guide by business type
Food or drink
Services
Retail
Home-based
- Offices
- In-home services
- Food manufacturing
Temporary or event-based
Find a guide for common business needs
Visit the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco for general guidance.
Contact us
Address
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 140
San Francisco, CA 94102
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
We are closed on public holidays. Plan Review and Print Center queues will close at 4:30pm, but payments will be accepted until 5pm.
Phone
Office of Small Business
sfosb@sfgov.org