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
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Downtown Denver Partnership
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute – The RMMFI offers periodic on-site consulting services at the Business Assistance Center to start-up and expanding businesses.


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.

Business Startup Checklist
A roadmap to opening a business in the City and County of Denver

Business Assistance brochure

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