Operating a Business: Licensing, Registration and Compliances

Each topic in this section is placed in the order you need to license and register your business.  In addition, it will give you a basic understanding of what you need to know, whom you need to contact, and where you need to go to download forms, contact state and local license/registration offices and get additional information.

Steps:

1. Business Structure (Entity)/Employer Identification Number (EIN)
2. Business Name/Trade Name/DBA (Doing Business As)
3. Business Location Considerations
4. Business Compliance Considerations
5. Licensing and Taxes
6. Selected Professions/Business Activities
7. Hiring Employees and Job Training Programs