City of Los Angeles - Business Assistance Virtual Network

Have A Business Question?

Below are a list of services and groups designed to assist you get the information you need regarding business questions.

L.A. Minority Business Opportunity Center

The Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunity Center links minority, women, and all other-owned business enterprises (M/W/OBEs) with contract and procurement opportunities in the public and private sectors, and facilitate access to business capital and other development resources that will enhance growth and self-sufficiency in the domestic and international marketplaces.

L.A. Minority Business Opportunity Committee
200 N Spring St, Room 1305
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213)-978-0671

Mayor's Office of Housing & Economic Development

The Los Angeles Business Team provides one-stop shopping for all your business development needs. The Team paves the way with personal assistance, creative solutions and streamlined access to an amazing range of business resources. Among the comprehensive services of LA's Business Team: Private Public Partnerships, Special Economic Zones, Permits & Entitlements, Access to Capital, Site Selection and Job Training.

Los Angeles Business Team
200 N Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213)-978-0781

Office of Finance

The Office of Finance provides information to businesses and individuals regarding the City's tax and fee collection program. The website presents summaries of many of the City's current tax and fee requirements. Find information on the policies regarding busines taxes, licenses, and permits as well as how to register your company with the City of Los Angeles.

Office of Finance
200 North Spring Street, Room 101
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213) 473-5901
Email: Finance.CustomerService@lacity.org
URL: http://www.lacity.org/finance/

Los Angeles Business Solutions

Los Angeles Business Solutions provides a virtual one-stop shop for all your essential business needs in the City of Los Angeles. Whether you are looking for permits or licenses, ways to "green" your business, tax incentives to reduce your bottom line, job training centers, or anything related, check out Los Angeles Business Solutions.

Dial 311, Your One Call to City Hall

For information about City services ( such as aquiring business permits, etc.), City of Los Angeles office locations, City phone numbers, Citywide events, and general information for the City of Los Angeles please call 311.

To access the 311 service from within the City limits dial 3-1-1 from any wired telephone line or by Cingular wireless to connect with the 3-1-1 call center. For calls from the greater Los Angeles area call toll free, (866) 4-LA-CITY. For calls from outside the greater Los Angeles area dial (213) 473-3231.