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Business Assistance Center

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

BAC Partners:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Colorado Secretary of State
Downtown Denver Partnership
Small Business Administration (SBA)

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.