Part of Business

Find a location for your business

Once you have a business plan or executive summary, here are some tips for what to consider.

Commercial locations

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

 

Home-based business

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.

Next step

Continue in the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco

Register your business

Go back

Return to the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco

Departments

Office of Small Business
Office of Economic and Workforce Development