Start a Business
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz): see California government resources for business,
and
download the California Investment Guide
California Secretary of State’s Starting a Business: how to structure and register your company
Business Owner Space: San Jose/Silicon Valley-specific information for new companies
US Small Business Administration: a collection of valuable information and help with compliance
State Permits, Licenses, and Registration
CalGOLD: “Business Permits Made Easy”
Help for Foreign Businesses Locating in Silicon Valley
Immigrant Investors Regional Centers (search for California)
Export and Import Assistance
U.S. Commercial Service Silicon Valley (San Jose)
U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones in California
Venture Capital Funding