GO-Biz Now Accepting Applications for the California Competes Tax Credit
Free Online Webinar Offered March 24

As a reminder, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC).  There is at least $73 million in tax credit available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding full-time jobs in the state.  The deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 30, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) and the online application website will automatically close once this deadline has passed.  The online application can be accessed at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.  

Members of the CCTC team are available to provide technical application assistance.  While working remotely, we are still answering phones and email.  In addition, an application guide, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and program regulations are available at https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/.  For applicants that are reapplying, the FAQs include instructions on how to copy information from a previously submitted application.

Businesses interested in learning more about the CCTC can participate in a free online webinar:

Tuesday, March 24, 2020: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Details and Registration

If you have any questions regarding the CCTC program or application process, please call (916) 322-4051 or email CalCompetes@gobiz.ca.gov.

Office of the Small Business Advocate

Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

1325 J Street, Suite 1800

Sacramento, CA 95814