Many trades, professions, businesses, and occupations are regulated by state law, which will often require that corporations meet various qualifications before granting certain certificates of registration or business licenses. Many cities also require that corporations doing business within the city limits obtain a local business license. CalGold, run by the California Department of Economic and Business Development, helps California businesses determine their licensing requirements and provides contact information for the various agencies which administer and issue those permits. Other states offer similar resources.