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Where to obtain business licenses
WHERE TO OBTAIN BUSINESS LICENSES
1. Alabama - http://www.ador.state.al.us/licenses/authrity.html
2. Alaska - http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/buslic.htm
3. Arizona - http://www.revenue.state.az.us/license.htm
4. Arkansas - http://www.arkansas.gov/business_res.php
5. California - http://www.calgold.ca.gov/
6. Colorado - http://www.state.co.us/oed/industry-license/index.cfm
7. Connecticut - http://www.state.ct.us/
8. Delaware - http://www.state.de.us/revenue/services/Business_Tax/Step3.shtml
9. District of Columbia - http://www.dcra.dc.gov/
10. Florida - http://sun6.dms.state.fl.us/dor/businesses/
11. Georgia - http://www.sos.state.ga.us/corporations/regforms.htm
12. Hawaii - http://www.hawaii.gov/dbedt/business/start_grow/
13. Idaho - http://www.idoc.state.id.us/Pages/BUSINESSPAGE.html
14. Illinois - http://www.business.illinois.gov/licenses.cfm
15. Indiana - http://www.state.in.us/sic/owners/ia.html
16. Iowa - nging.com/business/blic.html /
17. Kansas - https://www.accesskansas.org/businesscenter/index.html?link=maintain#licenserenewals
18. Kentucky - http://www.thinkkentucky.com/kyedc/ebpermits.asp
19. Louisiana - http://www.louisiana.gov/wps/portal/.cmd/cs/.ce/155/.s/1114/_s.155/1110/_me/1110
20. Maine - http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/licensing.html
21. Maryland - http://www.dllr.state.md.us/
22. Massachusetts - http://www.state.ma.us/sec/cor/coridx.htm
23. Michigan - http://medc.michigan.org/services/startups/index2.asp
24. Minnesota - http://www.dted.state.mn.uss
25. Mississippi - http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/mssbdc/going_intobus.html
26. Missouri - http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/license_registration_checklist.asp
27. Montana - http://www.state.mt.us/sos/biz.htm
28. Nebraska - http://assist.neded.org/licensed.html at this time
29. New Hampshire - http://www.nhsbdc.org/startup.htm
30. New Jersey - http://www.state.nj.us/njbiz/s_lic_and_cert.shtml
31. New York - http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/licensing.html
32. New Mexico - Not available at this time
33. Nevada - http://secretaryofstate.biz/comm_rec/index.htm
34. North Carolina - http://www.secstate.state.nc.us/secstate/blio/default.htm
35. North Dakota - http://www.nd.gov/sos/businessserv/registrations/business-search.html
36. Ohio - http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/businessservices/corp.aspx
37. Oklahoma - http://www.okonestop.com/
38. Oregon - http://www.filinginoregon.com
39. Pennsylvania - http://www.paopenforbusiness.state.pa.us
40. Rhode Island - http://www.dlt.ri.gov/lmi/jobseeker/license.htm
41. South Carolina - http://www.state.sd.us/STATE/sitecategory.cfm?mp=Licenses/Occupations
42. South Dakota - http://www.sdreadytowork.com/community/resources/startup/step8.asp
43. Tennessee - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/business/index.html
44. Texas - http://www.tded.state.tx.us/guide/
45. Utah - http://www.commerce.state.ut.us/web/commerce/admin/licen.htm
46. Vermont - http://www.sec.state.vt.us/
47. Virginia - http://www.dba.state.va.us/licenses/
48. Washington - http://www.wa.gov/dol/bpd/limsnet.htm
49. West Virginia - http://www.state.wv.us/taxrev/busreg.html
50. Wisconsin - http://www.wdfi.org/corporations/forms/
51. Wyoming - http://soswy.state.wy.us/corporat/corporat.htm
Get an Employer ID Numbers (EINs)
Employer ID Numbers (EINs)
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online . You must check with your state to make sure you need a state number or charter.
* Do You Need an EIN?
* Do You Need a New EIN?
* How to Apply for an EIN
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How Long Will it Take to Get a Number?
* EIN for E-Health Transactions
* Understanding Your EIN (PDF)
* Misplaced Your EIN?
Note: You may not transfer your EIN if you sell or otherwise transfer your business. The new business owner and operator may not use your EIN.
Change of Ownership or Structure
Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed. Refer to "Do You Need a New EIN?" to determine if this applies to your business.
EIN for Electronic Health Transactions
You may need a National Standard Employer Identifier (NSEI) for your electronic health transactions. Refer to NSEI frequently asked questions for assistance.
References/Related Topics
* Online Classroom, Lesson 1 - What you need to know about federal taxes and your new business
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html
