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Find a location for your business
Once you have a business plan or executive summary, here are some tips for what to consider.
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The Office of Small Business provides one-on-one leasing help for small businesses looking for a location, at the LOI or lease stage, or needing help with an existing lease.
Contact a Commercial Leasing Specialist
Email: sfosb@sfgov.org
Call: 628-652-4949
Schedule a virtual appointment or site visit
Contact the Office of Small Business to get one-on-one guidance on setting up a home-based business. This includes help understanding what's allowed and what's not allowed.
Resources
Zoning for businesses
Before you commit to a location, every location has zoning laws defining where you can or can’t legally operate a business. The SF Planning Department enforces these zoning regulations (called the Planning Code), reviews projects and proposals for compliance, and issues certain permits.
Buy an existing business
This information is about buying an existing business or transferring ownership.
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