New Business
Welcome to Palo Alto! Here are City resources designed to assist you and work with you to get your business open.
Starting or Relocating a Business
All businesses located in fixed places of business are required to register with the City by March 31 of each year.
The City participates in the Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance (SVEDA). A few helpful links to SVEDA sites are available below:
Planning and Development Services
Need to make building improvements or find out information about a parcel, use the following resources:
Business Tax & Registration
Businesses in Palo Alto are required to register with the City and may also pay a business tax or special district fees based on their location and activities.
Learn more here:
Business Registration
Small Business Development Center Silicon Valley