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How do I register my business?

Posted by Anonymous on August 25, 2009
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Reviewed by TSummerfield (not verified) on August 25, 2009.

Businesses, even the smallest home-based operations, are required to register with either their city or county. Check with your city or county office the procedures in filing for business registration.

Some cities make it easy for entrepreneurs to register their businesses, while others have lengthier requirements. Business registration in Fairfax County in Virginia, for example, is fast, simple and takes only about 15 minutes.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, business registration costs $35 and is filed with the City Treasury. This city requires applicants to bring their state gross receipts tax number and the City Health Environmental Health department clearance, if applicable.

Note that sole proprietorships generally do not have to file any special forms or pay hefty fees. Declaring the business to be a sole proprietorship while filing the application is good enough.

Visit the PowerHomeBiz.com State-By-State Guide to Starting a Business to check the requirements for business registration in your state