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Steps to Take After Incorporating

Incorporating is just the first step in starting a new business. There are other federal, state and local requirements that should be considered. Below you will find a list of things to do or think about when starting a new corporation.

• Establish a corporate banking account
• Contact the state tax board for information about state taxes and obtaining a state tax number.
• Check with the state department of consumer affairs or business licensing to obtain any required business licenses or permits.
• Contact the Internal Revenue Service for information on filing your federal tax schedules.
• Find out about workers' compensation if you will have employees.
• Protect your trade name. Order any required notices (advertisements you have to place) of your intent to do business in the community.
• Check zoning laws.
• Obtain city and/or county business licenses or permits.
• Get adequate business insurance or a business rider to a homeowner's policy.
• Get tax information such as record-keeping requirements, guidelines for withholding taxes (if you will have employees), information on hiring independent contractors, facts on estimating taxes, forms of organization, etc.
• Have business cards and stationery printed.
• Get an email address.
• Get your web site set up.

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional information and resources on starting a new business. You can visit them on the internet at www.sba.gov, or you can contact your local branch office by phone.

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