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CITY of San Diego - BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE information

 All businesses operating in the City of San Diego are required to renew their Business Tax Certificate annually for each location. This includes home-based businesses, self-employed persons and independent contractors. 


  • Create an Online Account
  • Pay Your Business Tax Certificate Online
  • Questions? Contact City Treasurer's Office about your Business Tax Certificate: Phone 619-615-1500  or e-mail: btax@sandiego.gov

BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE website

CITY OF SAN DIEGO - storefront improvement program

The Storefront Improvement Program offers rebates of 50% of your storefront improvement project, up to $8,000. This program is designed to help small businesses to improve their curb appeal. 


  • Open to small businesses (25 or fewer employees) located in the City of San Diego 
  • Business facing a public street
  • Have a valid business tax certificate
  • Commercial occupant of the property

PROGRAM INFOrmation & Application

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Small Business Development Centers

Small Business Development Centers

Small Business Development Centers

Free or low cost workshops & consulting for small business success

SBDC Website

SCORE Business mentors

Small Business Development Centers

Small Business Development Centers

Free or low cost workshops & mentoring for small business success

SCORE Website

Nu Market

Small Business Development Centers

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Crowdfunding opportunities for Food & Beverage Industry 

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Accessity

Small Business Development Centers

Nu Market

 Access to Small Business Loans and other resources for entrepreneurs

ACCESSITY website

FIRESTATION INNOVATION COWORK

 College Area's First Coworking Space!

 Firestation Innovation Cowork offers everyone an open space atmosphere to conduct your business away from home, work or school. Conveniently located near San Diego State University, with ample parking, easy access to mass transit, walking or biking distance to and from anywhere in the College Area. 

For More information or to book a desk, check out our website

firestation innovation website
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