Business Assistance Resources
Permits and Licensing Services
This website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue these permits.
CalGold Business Permit System does not issue permits or licenses. It is a service provided by GoBiz and directs you in what permits are required for you to operate.
California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth and innovation and ensures that ALL California small businesses and innovative startups have the information and direct support they need to better navigate resources, programs and regulations. CalOSBA serves as the voice of small business, representing their views and interests across the state and advocating for equitable access to capital, markets, and networks so that all California small businesses successfully start, manage, grow and become more resilient. Click here for an overview of CalOSBA’s programs. Click here to contact a Regional Advisor or Small Business Local Engagement Specialist within your region.
CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Complimentary Services for New and Existing Businesses
The experts at the Central California SBDC Network provide no-cost consulting and are 100% focused on making companies start, grow and thrive.
Kern Women’s Business Center
Mission Community Service Corporation hosts the Women’s Business Center in Kern County. Helping women, low-income, minority, and non-profit businesses gain the knowledge they need to start and run successful businesses. Offering business start up classes, monthly workshops, and free business consulting.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) administers California's sales and use, fuel, tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis taxes, as well as a variety of other taxes and fees that fund specific state programs. CDTFA administered programs collect over $90 billion annually which in turn supports local essential services such as transportation, public safety and health, libraries, schools, social services, and natural resource management programs through the distribution of tax dollars going directly to local communities.
City of Ridgecrest
INFORMATION RESOURCES
The permits and licenses you need depend on the type of business you plan to operate. This list provides a quick reference to the new-business permits required within the City of Ridgecrest. If your business is outside the city limits or if you will be operating outside the city, other permits may be required by the county you are in.