California Business Search
This search provides access to available information for corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships of record with the California Secretary of State, including free uncertified PDF copies of the most recent Statements of Information filed for corporations and limited liability companies, if the statements have been imaged.
SBA Online Training
A resource of SBA training courses in the areas of financing, government contracting, starting a business, managing a business, and marketing,
Licenses and Permits
This website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer and issue these permits.
Department of Consumer Affairs Licenses – BreEZe
BreEZe is the new online licensing and enforcement system for the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). BreEZe allows licensees and license applicants to do business with DCA electronically, and allows greater access for consumers to interact with DCA.
A resource for obtaining a business license in Orange County.
A resource for obtaining a business license in San Bernardino.
A resource for obtaining a business license Riverside.
Environmental Health Retail Food – Orange County
For food related permits, the following resources are available to business owners. Review the permit process to ensure the food sold at your business is safe, wholesome, properly labeled, and produced under sanitary conditions visit the Environmental Health Retail Food page for more information.
Fictitious Business Name
A Fictitious Business Name is the name under which someone does business. A Fictitious Business name or DBA (Doing Business As license) can be obtained through the County of Orange Recorder’s Office.
CalGold Business Permits
This website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue these permits.
California Secretary of State Business Entities
When starting a new business, there are many important decisions to make and many rules and procedures that must be addressed. While there is no single source for all filing requirements, the California Secretary of State Business Entities site has helpful information to assist you.
A checklist of required documents to submit to our lending partners.
A simple outline that you can utilize to complete a rough draft of your business.
A more detailed guide that you can utilize to complete a concrete business plan.
A list of proven websites that provide information and statistics that you can use in.
This document outlines the various types of corporate structure for businesses and their respective requirements.
A document outlining what to consider before selling a business.
The process of business valuation takes into account many variables and requires a number of.
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the Orange County Inland Empire (OCIE) SBDC celebrated the launch of over 55 businesses at The Original O.C. Swap Meet and the OC Fair & Event Center.
New business owner Fara is ready to make you feel and look great with Skin and Brow Haus! Take a look at her journey to opening up her doors.
Happy Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month! Join us this month as we celebrate APIDA-owned businesses.
Happy Women’s History Month! This year’s theme sheds light on all the remarkable women who provide healing and promote hope to their communities.
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