Phase 1: Begin your start-up or expansion in San José

Type of business

Restaurant

If you are opening or expanding a restaurant or food service business in San José, this is where you will find an easy-to-use flowchart mapping the steps for your type of business as well as links to available services.

See also our new video, Food Preparation Businesses in Homes and Commercial Spaces. This video lets you accompany an entrepreneur who specializes in coffee roasting as he learns about registering the business, filling out the proper forms, and considerations such as zoning, parking and accessibility compliance. To watch the video, visit the San José Permit Center YouTube channel.

How to effectively use the “open or expand your restaurant” flowchart?

Review the “open or expand your restaurant” flowchart before meeting with your City of San José business coach. Use the flowchart to learn more about starting, growing or sustaining your San José restaurant. Being informed and prepared with questions will help you save time.

Where to find out more?

To review the steps and the resources common to all business, click on the links below:

How to reach your coach?

Contact your coach to schedule an appointment. Your Coach provides assistance in working through San Jose's Development Services process which includes obtaining building permits for new construction or renovations to buildings. If you need assistance with starting up your business, you can find information and resources at www.businessownerspace.com.

Being informed and prepared with questions will help you save time.

Manufacturing/Auto Repair

If you are starting or expanding a manufacturing company or an auto repair business in San José, you will want to contact your City of San José business coach. Your coach can guide you through the business process steps specific to your industry.

Visit “At a Glance” an overview of the three phases of opening or expanding your business in San José.

Where to find out more?

To review the steps and the resources relevant to your business, click on the links below:

How to reach your coach?

Contact your coach to schedule an appointment. Your Coach provides assistance in working through San Jose's Development Services process which includes obtaining building permits for new construction or renovations to buildings. If you need assistance with starting up your business, you can find information and resources at www.businessownerspace.com.

Being informed and prepared with questions will help you save time.

Office / Professional Service

If you are starting or expanding a professional services firm or other office-based business in San José, you will want to contact your City of San José business coach. Your business coach can guide you through the business process steps specific to your industry.

Visit “At a Glance” an overview of the three phases of opening or expanding your business in San José.

Where to find out more?

To review the steps and resources relevant to your business, click on the links below:

How to reach your coach?

Contact your coach to schedule an appointment. Your Coach provides assistance in working through San Jose's Development Services process which includes obtaining building permits for new construction or renovations to buildings. If you need assistance with starting up your business, you can find information and resources at www.businessownerspace.com.

Being informed and prepared with questions will help you save time.

Retail

Your retail establishment

If you are opening or expanding a store or other retail business in San José, you will want to contact your City of San José business coach. Your coach can guide you through the business process steps specific to your industry.

Visit “At a Glance” an overview of the three phases of opening or expanding your business in San José.

Where to find out more?

To review the steps and the resources relevant to your business, click on the links below:

How to reach your coach?

Contact your coach to schedule an appointment. Your Coach provides assistance in working through San Jose's Development Services process which includes obtaining building permits for new construction or renovations to buildings. If you need assistance with starting up your business, you can find information and resources at www.businessownerspace.com.

Being informed and prepared with questions will help you save time.

Specialty Business

If you are starting or expanding a specialty business in the City of San José, you will want to contact your City of San José business coach. Specialty businesses include tattoo artistry, health and beauty, and other specialty establishments. Your coach can guide you through the business process steps specific to your industry.

Visit “At a Glance” an overview of the three phases of opening or expanding your business in San José.

Where to find out more?

To review the steps and the resources relevant to your business, click on the links below:

How to reach your coach?

Contact your coach to schedule an appointment. Your Coach provides assistance in working through San Jose's Development Services process which includes obtaining building permits for new construction or renovations to buildings. If you need assistance with starting up your business, you can find information and resources at www.businessownerspace.com.

Being informed and prepared with questions will help you save time.