When considering whether or not to start a small business, there are several factors to keep in mind while determining where you would start your business. Fit Small Business compiled a 2018 ranking of all 50 states to determine the best states to start a small business, using the following categories:
Taking into account these factors, the survey ranked California 43rd out of the 50 states, with each of the categories above ranked accordingly:
It goes without saying that California is the birthplace of some of the most famous startups of our time, but ironically it has some of the least accessible financing and the most expensive office spaces. However, its plethora of natural beauty, state parks, delicious wines, and craft breweries may be more than enough to convince you that California may be the right place for you and your new business!
California Department of Revenue
3321 Power Inn Road, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95826-3893
P 800-852-5711
California Secretary of State
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
P (916) 653-6814
Small Business Advocacy
Los Angeles District Office
330 N. Brand Blvd. suite 1200
Glendale, CA 91203
P 818-552-3201
Fresno District Office
801 R St. suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
P 559-487-5791
San Francisco District Office
455 Market St. suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
P 415-744-6820
Sacramento District Office
6501 Sylvan Road Suite 100
Citrus Heights, CA
P 916-735-1700
San Diego District Office
550 West C St. suite 550
San Diego , CA 92101
P 619-557-7250
Reserving your name in California:
The California SOS will not approve a California business name which is so similar to another California business name (Corporation or LLC) that it could likely be mistaken for it.
Reserve Your Name in California