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Register your business to make it a distinct legal entity. How and where you need to register depends on your business structure and business location.
There are four different ways to register your business name. Each way of registering your name serves a different purpose, and some may be legally required depending on your business structure and location.
Register your business Now you’ve decided on your name, structure, and location, register your business as a distinct legal entity. Get federal and state tax ID numbers
Your business structure affects how much you pay in taxes, your ability to raise money, the paperwork you need to file, and your personal liability. You'll need to choose a business structure before you register your business with the state.
Register your business. Once you’ve picked the perfect business name, it’s time to make it legal and protect your brand. If you’re doing business under a name different than your own, you’ll need to register with the federal government, and maybe your state government, too. Learn more about registering your business.
Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your federal tax ID. You need it to pay federal taxes, hire employees, open a bank account, and apply for business licenses and permits. It's free to apply for an EIN, and you should do it right after you register your business.
You'll need to register your business, pay taxes, and get licenses and permits in the place you choose to locate your business. Where you locate your business depends in part on the location of your target market, business partners, and your personal preferences.
Most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. Business activities regulated by a federal agency will need a federal license or permit. Check to see if any of your business activities are listed here. If they are, then check with the right federal agency to see how to apply.
SBA's certification process ensures that an applicant is owned and controlled by one or more veterans or service-disabled veterans and that it qualifies as a small business. For this purpose, SBA determines a business is currently small in at least one NAICS code by reviewing the firm's SAM profile.
Turn your business into a reality. Register, file, and start doing business. Pick your business location. Choose a business structure. Choose your business name. Register your business. Get federal and state tax ID numbers. Apply for licenses and permits. Open a business bank account.