State filing offices and regulators for state requirements. IRS for federal tax. FinCEN for BOI. SBA and other federal agencies for authoritative starting points.
Register your business
State registration, registered-agent, foreign qualification, and state-office lookup guidance.
Reviewed July 20, 2026LLC filing as a corporation or partnership
Federal tax classification of single-member and multi-member LLCs and entity elections.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Get an employer identification number
The official, free EIN application and current eligibility guidance.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Publication 583: Starting a Business and Keeping Records
Federal tax responsibilities, separate business records, recordkeeping systems, and retention considerations.
Reviewed July 20, 2026About Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation
Current form and official instructions for eligible entities considering S corporation tax treatment.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Filing and paying your business taxes
Federal business, self-employment, employment, information-return, and payment guidance.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Apply for licenses and permits
Federal, state, county, city, and activity-specific licensing starting points.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Get business insurance
Plain-English overview of common business coverage categories and risk review.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Hire and manage employees
Employer setup, payroll, labor-law, and employee-management starting points.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Stay legally compliant
Ongoing state, local, corporate-record, license, and tax compliance overview.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Close or sell your business
Planning a sale, transfer, dissolution, final filings, and record retention.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
Current BOI status. FinCEN says U.S.-created entities are exempt as of this review date; foreign-formed entities may still have obligations.
Reviewed July 20, 2026