Part of Business Permits and licenses for business Find and submit permits, licenses, and forms that apply to your business. Resources Small business permitting help Office of Small Business staff are available to help you with permits needed for your small business. Get your small business permits with a 30-day review Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H. San Francisco licenses for small businesses Some businesses are required to obtain additional permits and licenses from local regulatory agencies. California permits and licenses for small businesses Search a database of the required permits and/or licenses you may need from the State of California for your small business. Next step Continue in the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco Hire employees Go back Return to the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco Departments Office of Small Business