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Permits and licenses for business

Find and submit permits, licenses, and forms that apply to your business.

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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.

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