The City of San Jose is at the heart of the Silicon Valley, making it an exciting place to set up and grow a business. This section describes what makes San Jose such a great place for a new or small business – and gets you started on what you need to know to establish a new business in the City.
BOS partners can help you learn more about establishing and growing your business in San Jose. Each of the resources below has information and resources to assist you:
The City of San Jose has the advantages of a big city, with fewer of the disadvantages.
In light of the above, San Jose is a great place to live and work, and is an ideal place to establish a business. So what do you need to do to get started? Here you’ll find “nuts and bolts” information as well as resources that may prove valuable as your business grows.
Any person or company conducting business within the City of San Jose must pay a business tax prior to beginning business activity in the City – this is required whether or not an office is located in San Jose. The amount of tax owed depends on the type of business and the number of owners and employees.
To find out more information about the business tax for the City of San Jose, please visit the City Finance Department.
Once the City of San Jose business tax has been paid, a business tax certificate (business license) will be provided to the person or company. This certificate also serves as an official receipt showing that the tax was paid. The certificate must be displayed conspicuously in your place of business.
To find out more information about the business license for the City of San Jose, please visit the City Finance Department.
Check with CalGOLD Business Permits Made Simple to learn if you’ll need any other state, county, or city permits or licenses based on your profession, type of business, and other considerations.
Whether you are leasing, buying, renovating, or building, the City of San Jose has special services to help small business owners find their way through the building and permitting process. Your Business Coaching Center links you with a single person who sees you through the entire process. A listing of available properties and information about permitted locations are also available.
For more information on regional resources to help you finance your business, visit the Finance section of the website.
The City of San Jose prides itself on providing leadership in “green” and sustainable practices, for both large and small businesses. Some programs that support a green agenda include the following:
For more questions about doing business in San Jose, visit the City of San Jose Business Information Website.
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