The Denver Business Assistance Center (BAC) is dedicated to supporting Denver’s small businesses in their interactions with federal, state and local government.

The BAC, one-stop information center, is available to navigate through licensing, permitting, regulatory issues while offering research tools and community resources to help with the successful start, growth and management of a small business.

Contact Information: 
Denver Business Assistance Center
Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave (atrium on the first floor)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To speak to a BAC consultant directly, please call 720.913.1715 or send an e-mail to denverbac@denvergov.org

Services Provided:

• One-on-one consulting with regulatory processes
• Referrals to private & non-profit resources for starting and growing small businesses
• Financial Assistance (Loans or Enterprise Zone Credits)
• Secretary of State Registration
• Federal Tax Identification Number
• Denver Business License
• Denver Sales Tax License
• Colorado Sales Tax License
• Denver’s Occupational Privilege Tax
• Denver Contractor’s Licenses
• Denver Inspections
• Open Bids, RFPs & RFQs
• Planning and Public Works Permits
• Zoning Information
• Real Estate Information

Community Resources
The Denver Business Assistance Center offers print and online resources to assist in writing a business plan or fulfilling staffing needs. BAC staff members are available to direct aspiring entrepreneurs to the resources best suited to build a solid foundation for a thriving business including:  

• Technical Assistance
• Mentoring
• Financial Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Certification, Supplier Diversity, Federal and State Programs

Concierge Service
If encountering any unexpected delays or issues while working through the city system, the Denver Business Assistance Center concierge team acts as a liaison with other city agencies, advocating on your behalf as you continue to do business with the city.