GO-Biz offers our Digital Service options for business owners to assist with information and resources about owning a business in California. Use the below resources to determine what permits you may need to start your business, apply for State tax credits, find out how to register or close your business, or use the Mapping Tool to find information of a particular region. These services and more can be found through any one of the below digital services.
California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
This site has a wealth of resources and information to get your business running in California!
Business Service Desk
**New Updates!** Get answers to commonly asked questions with the California Business Portal Service Desk.
CA Competes Tax Credit Program
The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California.
CA Film and Television Tax Credit Program
Administers the Film & Television Tax Credit Program 2.0 which provides tax credits to qualified productions that are produced in California.
CalGOLD
This website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business, and contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue these permits.
Community & Place Based Data Tool
Interactive map that provides economic development, business, workforce and demographic data for CA cities, counties, and economic regions.
