Starting a Business

Starting a business is an exciting and challenging task so to help ensure your business' success, we make sure that you meet the basic requirements for starting a business or non-profit organization and the following checklist provides a convenient starting point:

• Trade Name Registration Form
• Article of Incorporation
• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Unemployment Insurance Accounts (CRA Form)
• Income Tax Withholding Accounts (CRA Form)
• Sales and Use Tax License (CRA Form)

Types of Organizational Structures

• Sole Propietorships
• Partnerships
• Limited Liability Company
• S-Corporations
• C-Corporations

Non-Profit Organizations

• Draft By-Laws
• (501(c)(3) Federal Tax Exempt Status (Form 1023)
• Charitable Solicitation Registration (COR-92)
• Sales and Use Tax Exemption
• Property Tax Exemption