Resources

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”

California Secretary of State’s compliance information page

Help for Foreign Businesses Locating in Silicon Valley

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Program Information for EB 5 Program for Immigrant Investors

Immigrant Investors Regional Centers (search for California)

U.S. Market Access Center

Export and Import Assistance

U.S. Commercial Service Silicon Valley (San Jose)

U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones in California

City of San Jose Foreign Trade Zone Program

Port of San Francisco Foreign Trade Zone Program

Incubators

Plug-and-Play Tech Center