Register a Client

You must register a client in SmallBusinessCentral before you enroll a client. A client only needs to be registered in SmallBusinessCentral once. How you register a client depends on the client type:

• Small Business: You register a small business using the 7-digit Business Account Number (BAN) created by the San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector's Office.

• Small Business Entrepreneur: You register a small business entrepreneur using the entrepreneur's email address.

Before you register a client in SmallBusinessCentral, use the look up tool to see if they are already registered.

Let's Talk About Clients

There are two types of clients in SmallBusinessCentral: small businesses and small business entrepreneurs.

Small Business: A small business is defined as a business entity that has registered with the San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector's Office. A registered business will have a Business Account Number.

Small Business Entrepreneur: A small business entrepreneur is defined as a person (or a group of people) looking to start a business in San Francisco but has not yet registered the business with the San Francisco Treasurer & Tax Collector.

Non-Profit Organizations: In some cases, you may provide technical assistance to a non-profit organization. In these instances, please follow the instructions for non-profit organization clients.