Register Small Business
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In truth, your business is a business when you say it is. But if you want it to be official, you must register your company. Your state's business and commerce division (click here for a listing by state) can register small business owners and their companies.
So you need to contact your state's business office in order to register your small business. In some cases you must also apply for a business license or permit that is related to the type of business you plan to start. There are three major reasons why you should register your small business.
1) Regulation. Officials needs to know about and regulate the businesses that are operating within their state lines. This is especially true in the case of companies that directly serve or sell products that can directly affect the health and well-being of the general public (for instance, food restaurants, construction companies, and hospitals).
2) Pay taxes. Businesses, like individuals, must pay taxes on their earnings. This includes both sales tax on retail products and income tax. The state will issue you a tax ID to go with your business registration (you can also get a federal employer identification number).
3) Banking and Other Services. Plan to get a business checking or savings account? Well you need an official certificate from the state that says you are a registered business in order to do that. You also need to be a registered business in order to receive consideration for certain loans and contracts.
Click through the various links below for register small business information. This will get you started on your path to becoming an official business owner (links coming soon -- bookmark this page CTRL+D and come back for updates).
Resources to Help You Register Your Small Business:
Do You Really Have to Register a Business With the State? Why?
Find Your State's Business Registration Website
OK, So How Do You Register Your New Business Name?
Tips for Choosing a Name for Your New Small Business
Which Business Structure Is Best For You (Sole Proprietor, Partnership, or Corporation)?
Some of the Best States for Registering a New Business