Business

Get your small business permits with a 30-day review

Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H.

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 a dog walking permit

Required for an individual to walk 4 or more dogs (limited to 8 dogs total) at any one time, on public property.

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.

Get your small business permits with a 30-day review

Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H.

Close a business

If your business stops operating you must tell the City.

Give up a Fictitious Business Name (FBN)

You must tell the City if you plan to abandon your business trade name or close your business.