Find help for small businesses
The Office of Small Business is the City's central point of information for small businesses located in the City and County of San Francisco. We offer one-on-one business assistance, online and in person at City Hall and the Permit Center.
Services
Register
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
Register a new business
If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register, renew your registration annually, and show your Registration Certificate in your place of business.
Get your small business permits with a 30-day review
Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H.
Operate
Pay business tax
Businesses must file and pay taxes and fees on a regular basis.
Renew, change, or refile a Fictitious Business Name (FBN)
Tell the City if you want to change your registered trade name, address, or ownership information.
Update business information
You must tell the City if you change your mailing address or begin operating at a new location.