Welcome to this tutorial on how to create an account followed by a brief overview of the California Competes Tax Credit Program application...
first you will need to go to the site: www.calcompetes.ca.gov
From here you will either login or create an account. Click Create an account.
This will take you a screen where you will enter profile information as well as a verification number. this is to insure you and your information are protected.
Continue down the screen entering your first and last name, email address, company name, and phone contact information.
After you have entered this information, click “Create User.
You are then taken to a screen that verifies your email address. Then click “Email Key”. By doing so, a key… or series of numbers will be sent to your email address. The numbers in this key will be valid for five minutes after it is sent. You can also click a link that is embedded in the email you receive. Click on the link and you will automatically be logged in.
(Overview segment)
The application process is entirely online... For sections that require more clarification, please refer to our help page for a detailed explanation of each topic.
When filling out a section, you can click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the screen to save your progress and continue on to another part of the application.
When you complete a section, click on the "Section: In Progress" button and change this to "Completed". All sections must be marked as completed before you will be allowed to submit the application.
At any point in time you can click "Report" on the Application Summary Page for a summary of all information that you have previously filled out.
When you have filled in all required sections and marked them as completed you may submit your application by clicking "Submit" on the Application Summary page. Your application will then be submitted to the system; however, if you wish to amend your application, you can recall it at any time and resubmit as long as the application submission period is still open.
Thank you for viewing this overview of the California Competes Tax Credit Program application.
If you have questions, please email GO-Biz at calcompetes@gov.ca.gov
