Business Guide

Starting or Expanding a Business

We hope you find everything you need in this Business Resource Guide to start a successful new business, expand your existing business or relocate a new business to our community. If you have additional questions or need help with the steps necessary to secure approval and permits from the City, please contact a member of City staff.

Mission Viejo Business Inventory and Registration

Mission Viejo offers a "no cost" Business Registration Program to provide businesses an opportunity to receive updates on valuable business resources and other relevant news. The registration is voluntary and open to all businesses located within Mission Viejo. for more information please review the Mission Viejo Business Inventory and Registration Form or contact Economic Development at cd@cityofmissionviejo.org or 949-470-3053.

Additional Resources

Business Watch

Mission Viejo Police Services is committed to developing a partnership with the business community. Modeled after the Neighborhood Watch Program, Business Watch encourages businesses to work together and with law enforcement to prevent crime in the business community.

Business Workshops

SCORE Orange County hosts affordable small business workshops—both online webinars and live, in-person. Visit score.org/orangecounty/local-workshops for more information.

CalGold

"One-stop" state, local, regional and federal permit and licensing requirements. Visit calgold.ca.gov for more information.

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) administers California's sales and use, fuel, tobacco, and alcohol taxes, as well as a variety of other taxes and fees that fund specific state programs. Visit cdtfa.ca.gov for more information.