Start Your Business
Learn about key tips, resources, and steps to starting your business
🗝️ Key Steps to Start Your Business
📍 Business Location
📝 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?
🖨️ 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)?