Business Development | San Francisco

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Sector-based support

The City offers one-on-one guidance to help new businesses in a variety of sectors open quickly, including access to capital, innovative programs, and technical assistance.

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Specialized help

Get one-on-one help for starting or growing your business in key industries, including access to innovative resources and programs.

Find workers

Access local talent, create community partnerships, and reduce your recruitment costs with our no-cost services.

Nonprofit info

View San Francisco’s central point of information for tax-exempt, not-for-profit businesses.

Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)

The ERTC is a refundable tax credit that you can claim retroactively. It rewards businesses that kept employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get up to $26,000 per employee.

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News

Board of Supervisors approve renewal and expansion of San Francisco Tourism Improvement District

September 13, 2022

Mayor London Breed appoints Manijeh Fata to serve as Executive Director of Film SF

July 29, 2022

Mayor London Breed Announces $3.3 Million in Funding to Support Community Nonprofit Organizations

March 24, 2022

Resources

Find tax credits and incentives for your business

Learn about local, state, and federal programs to help your business.

Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco

Find out where to begin, what you need, and how to plan for success

Permit Center Business Services

We offer over-the-counter services and permits for businesses.

San Francisco Small Business Development Center

Get access to no-cost technical expertise from the SF Small Business Development Center.

If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register and renew your registration annually.

Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses

Become a City Supplier

Businesses that are Suppliers can apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the city.

About

Part of: Office of Economic and Workforce Development

For emerging and established companies, the Business Development team offers one-on-one guidance to help new businesses in a variety of sectors open quickly, including access to capital, innovative programs, and technical assistance. Business Development is a division of the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.