DIY Home Business - How to Register a Company and Business Name to become Incorporated

Following is a simple checklist you may follow for starting and registering your business:

1. Business License - all businesses need a license

2. DBA/Fictitious Business Name - businesses using a name other than the owner's name have to register a DBA/Fictitious Business Name Certificate. If your business is an LLC or corporation, a DBA is not required.

3. State Tax ID/Employer ID Number EIN - businesses that have employees have to get an EIN and a Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN).

4. Seller's Permit/Reseller's License/Tax ID - wholesalers or retailers of taxable goods and services need to a Wholesale License, Seller's Permit or Resale License.

5. Federal Tax Id Employer Identification Number FEIN - corporations or LLCs, employers, and, in some states, those businesses that are also getting a Seller's Permit are required to obtain a Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN) and a Business License.

6. Corporation or Limited Liability Company - articles of incorporation or articles of agreement.

7. Partnership/LLC Agreement - Operating Agreement.

Some of the above permits and licenses are necessary in opening a business bank account. Make sure that you comply with all requirements and provide all necessary documents in order to register and obtain your business license or a home occupation permit before you start business operations. If you do not, there is a very high possibility that you may incur monetary and punitive liability for failure to do so.

Arthor and Source: Mike Goldman

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