Philadelphia business owners! You are not alone on your entrepreneurial journey.
We are here for you and can guide you through each step. Do you have a business idea? Are you an entrepreneur looking to start up and operate a business in Philadelphia? Are you currently operating a business and need capital? Are you having difficulty complying with city regulations? We can help you start, maintain and grow your business.
Give us a call and we'll guide you, support you, and help you find the resources that fit your needs.
Thank you for your talent, passion, skill and innovation in Philadelphia.
Free business support available
The Department of Commerce’s Mayor’s Business Action Team (MBAT) is a concierge service offering personalized assistance in multiple languages to entrepreneurs on all aspects of doing business in Philadelphia.
The Business Services Manager is the city's liaison providing entrepreneurs with access to information. Through in-person outreach and customized virtual services. Email us. business@phila.gov or call 215-683-2100.
MBAT Business Service Managers can help with questions like:
- What are the steps to register a business in Philadelphia?
- How can I improve my business's financial planning to pay all my taxes?
- What funding is available to help grow and improve your business?
- You're ready to take your business to the next level, but where can you find free mentoring?
- I am looking for commercial space. How do I know if the property meets the zoning requirements for my business?
We are the government's point of contact for business support. We will build an equitable economy that fully harnesses the talents and potential of residents across Philadelphia.
Helping businesses comply with city regulations
Great news! The Business Navigator Unit within the Mayor's Business Action Team are experts in helping individual businesses navigate the complex challenges they face when complying with City regulations, including licenses and permits. Call us today!
The Parker Administration is committed to improving access to services and helping businesses save time and money while operating at the speed of business. As One Philly, United City, we are passionate about strengthening a vibrant economy that benefits all who live, work and do business in Philadelphia.
Mayor Sherrell L. Parker said, PHL Opens for Business Executive Order 10-2024 The Parker Administration has outlined its commitment to creating a business-friendly government that will remove regulatory burdens, provide a streamlined customer service experience, accelerate approval timelines and further streamline the City’s permit and license issuance process.
