Entrepreneurship Center

While every business may not be subject to all the requirements provided, carefully read the information provided by your respective city, county, state and Federal government. Many requirements stem from the legal structure you choose for your business; the type of business you are starting; the estimated revenues anticipated; the number of employees; and the physical location of the business.

All operating businesses are subject to a number of tax obligations, permit and license requirements, zoning restrictions and other laws at the city, county, state and federal government levels.

As a future business owner, begin by learning what your obligations will be BEFORE opening your business. After learning the requirements, secure the forms, apply for the licenses and registration numbers and identify all the costs. These costs are not only part of a business’s start-up expenses but also an ongoing cost of doing business. So, place these expenses in your yearly operating budget and create a calendar of dates when the taxes and licenses are due for renewal and payment.