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Start Your Business

💸 Tax Requirements

Start Your Business

Learn about key tips, resources, and steps to starting your business

🗝️ Key Steps to Start Your Business

Steps to Start Your Business

📍 Business Location

Where can I operate my business?

Can I operate a business from my home?

📝 License and Permit Requirements

Do I need a business license?

What is a seller's permit?

What is a resale certificate?

What businesses/industries need specialty licenses?

How do I determine what planning authority to go through for my business?

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🖨️ Business Registration

How do I choose a business name?

Do I need a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) or Doing Business As (DBA)?

How do I decide on a business structure?

Do I need to register my business?

💸 Tax Requirements

What are my State and Federal Tax Requirements?

How much sales tax do I need to collect from my customer/client?

Do I need an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

Does a Sole Proprietor need an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

🏢 Business Operations

Open a Business Bank Account and Credit Card

Insure your Business