Are you launching a new small business or start-up? 

The City of Roseville encourages innovators and entrepreneurs to start, invest, and expand businesses here in Roseville. 

To assist you, use the following resources as you’re launching your business locally. Please note that some resources are not overseen by the City of Roseville. 

Please contact the Economic Development team for assistance. Stay informed about important Roseville business news, subscribe to our newsletter. 

Plan

Planning your business

Check out the SizeUp small business advisor and the U.S. Small Business Administration websites for business guides and resources on planning your business, including information on:
  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Writing a business plan
  • Calculating startup costs
  • Establishing business credit
  • Funding your business – also check out the City’s Advantage Roseville Financing Program partnership with local banks
  • Buying an existing business or franchise


Roseville
Doing business in Roseville

Mobile business

Every business intending to sell tangible goods requires a California Seller's Permit. To apply, contact the Board of Equalization. You are required to provide this number on your business license application. 

Obtain a Business License with the City of Roseville. Roseville Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City even if your business is located outside the city limits or you have a business license from another city.

All mobile food facilities must obtain a permit to operate from Placer County Environmental Health.

Check with the City’s Planning Division to confirm the requirements related to mobile business. In general, food trucks are permitted in public parking spaces as long as they abide by the vehicle codes, traffic codes, and timed parking restrictions. Open air vending facilities may require an entitlement with the Planning Division per the Roseville Municipal Code Chapter 19.50.

Home-based business or cottage food business

Every business intending to sell tangible goods requires a California Seller's Permit. To apply, contact the Board of Equalization. You are required to provide this number on your business license application. 

Obtain a Business License
with the City of Roseville. Roseville Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City even if your business is located outside the city limits or you have a business license from another city.

A home occupation clearance is required by the City’s Planning Division to confirm the home based business is incidental to the residential use of the dwelling. Contact the City's Planning Division for more information and to apply.  

Cottage food business operating and preparing food out of a home shall be registered and obtain a permit with Placer County Environmental Health

Commercial, retail, or industrial location

Obtain a Business License with the City of Roseville. Roseville Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City even if your business is located outside the city limits or you have a business license from another city.

Check with the City’s Planning Division to confirm that your location is zoned appropriately and has adequate parking to allow for your business. If you are making exterior modifications to the location, you may need a Design Review Permit with the City’s Planning Division. 

At a minimum you will need a Certificate of Occupancy with the City’s Building Division to occupy the space. Additionally, if you're planning to do any construction, alteration, or repair work in the commercial space you'll probably need to get a tenant improvement permit through the City’s Building Division. 
 
New installation, replacement, alteration or repair of fire protection systems (e.g., fire sprinklers, fire alarm, hood suppression, etc.) will require separate Fire Department permits submitted through the Building Division.

New exterior signage requires a Sign Permit through the City’s Building Division. Prior to permit submittal, check with the Planning Division for sign regulations.

Changes in building use type may trigger additional development impact fees. Check out the Building Division website for information on Development Impact Fees and find the request form to get a fee estimate from the Building Division.

Restaurant or bar

Obtain a Business License with the City of Roseville. Roseville Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City even if your business is located outside the city limits or you have a business license from another city.

Check with the City’s Planning Division to confirm that your location is zoned appropriately to allow your business. 

At a minimum you will need a Certificate of Occupancy with the City’s Building Division to occupy the space. Additionally, if you're planning to do any construction, alteration, or repair work in the commercial space you'll probably need to get a tenant improvement permit through the City’s Building Division.  

New installation, replacement, alteration or repair of fire protection systems (e.g., fire sprinklers, fire alarm, hood suppression, etc.) will require separate Fire Department permits submitted through the Building Division.

New exterior signage requires a Sign Permit through the City’s Building Division. Prior to permit submittal, check with the Planning Division for sign regulations.

Changes in building use type may trigger additional development impact fees. Check out the Building Division website for information on Development Impact Fees and find the request form to get a fee estimate from the Building Division.

All restaurants, bars, and retail food markets must obtain a permit to operate from Placer County Environmental Health.

If you plan on serving alcohol at your establishment, you will need to first obtain a permit through the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

Launch

Launching your business

Check out the SizeUp small business advisor and the U.S. Small Business Administration website for business guides and resources on launching your business, including information to:
  • Pick your business location
  • Choose a business structure
  • Choose your business name
  • Register your business
  • Get federal and state tax ID numbers
  • Apply for licenses and permits 
  • Open a business bank account
  • Get business insurance


Resources
Additional Resources

Roseville Venture Lab

Roseville Venture Lab logo

Join us the Roseville Venture Lab, the City’s entrepreneur center dedicated to strengthening local startup businesses, spurring job growth, and fostering a community of entrepreneurs through programs, events, partnerships, workforce development, and coworking space.

Roseville Venture Lab is a public-private partnership with the nonprofit Growth Factory. 

SizeUp small business data insights

SizeUp logo

Use SizeUp, big data for small businesses.

Get free access to business intelligence and market research so you can make smarter decisions for your organization through data. 

Use the tool to analyze competitive benchmarks, find customers, suppliers and competitors, and pinpoint the best locations to advertise.

View SizeUp 

Brought to you by the Roseville Venture Lab and the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Sierra Small Business Development Center

The Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers no-cost services for small business including 1:1 advising, funding resources, and training.

Whether it’s access to capital, human resources, compliance, marketing, accounting, or any other business need—SBDC is your one-stop-shop for accelerating small business success.

Placer Business Resource Center

Helping you plan, launch, manage and grow your business in Placer County. The Placer Business Resource Center is your central source for business readiness. Experienced professionals are equipped to:
•  Deliver workshops and classes on topics important to you.
•  Meet one-on-one with industry experts about your specific challenges.
•  Recruit talent with customized events that work for you.
•  Help you navigate and comply with regulations (fees, permits).

In collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Placer School for Adults (PSA) and others, they serve businesses of all sizes at every stage of the business lifecycle. All services are low or no cost and available for as long as you need them. 

Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce

The Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts events that will provide you with networking opportunities, sharpen your professional development skills, and help you engage with our community.

Opportunity sites

View opportunity sites in the City of Roseville. 

Business incentives, fees and assistance

View business incentives, fees and assistance

Roseville provides a variety of incentives, programs and resources to assist both small and large businesses.