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You have always wanted to be a small business owner and you finally have the chance. You have approached the bank and you have financing. You have rented a place and the premises are ready. Even your product or services are ready for sale or hire and finally, you are equipped to start your business. owever, before you do that, you have to register your business with the right government associations and organi!ations for tax and legal reasons. "his ensures that your firm is recogni!ed as your property and you are its owner#operator#proprietor. $s a new business owner, you might not be familiar with the process and weve created a short guide that should prove helpful.
licensing and formal business identification. *ome /oing -usiness $s 0/-$1, name that is different from the owners and business name. "his happens when the preferred business name is not available, so you have to register your business as another name. Step #4 et !our "ederal ta# $D
Every business needs a federal tax I/ called the Employer Identification ,umber 0EI,1. "his is not applicable if the business is privately owned as the taxes are paid as a part of the personal private tax returns. $ll you have to do is go online to the Internal &evenue *ervice website and apply through the correct form. "he Internal &evenue *ervice will also provide information on whether you need to register for state taxes. Step #% Register &ith !our state ta# or re'enue agenc! 2ocal state taxes will include a sales tax I/, a vendors license, tax permits, income taxes, employment taxes and temporary disability insurance. If you arent sure about tax requirements in your state, get in touch with a local accountant or finance lawyer to help you deal with the paperwork. *tate and federal taxes are not something to take lightly and make sure this part of your business is 344 percent perfect. Step #( )heck "or local licenses and permits *ome states and counties require extra permits and licenses for registration. 5or example, a general business license and special business license may be required at the state, federal and local level depending on your type of business. )nfortunately, these procedures tend to be confusing for a newcomer. It is a good idea to do as much research as possible about every step of the registration process. You can also check with small business sites like the *-$.gov website, legal websites like 2egal6oom and information websites like the ,Y"imes.com. +lease note that every state will have its own rules and regulations and that regulations change quite rapidly. %ake sure you check registration, licensing and tax rules of your state and community every year to avoid being stuck with hefty fines.