Start Your Business in 10 Steps!

Step 1: Write a Business Plan

Soi cầu dự đoán xổ số miền bắcUse these tools and resources to create a business plan. This written guide will help you map out how you will start and run your business successfully.

Step 2: Get Business Assistance and Training

Take advantage of free training and counseling services, from preparing a business plan and securing financing, to expanding or relocating a business.

Step 3: Choose a Business Location

Get advice on how to select a customer-friendly location and comply with zoning laws.

• City of Atlanta Zoning Enforcement Division
• Obtain a Zoning Verification Letter
  
  

Step 4: Finance Your Business

Find government backed loans, venture capital and research grants to help you get started.

Step 5: Determine the Legal Structure of Your Business

Decide which form of ownership is best for you: sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), corporation, S corporation, nonprofit or cooperative.

Step 6: Register a Business Name ("Doing Business As")

Register your business name with your state government.

Step 7: Get a Tax Identification Number

Soi cầu dự đoán xổ số miền bắcLearn which tax identification number you'll need to obtain from the IRS and your state revenue agency. 

• Internal Revenue Service -

Step 8: Register for State and Local Taxes

Soi cầu dự đoán xổ số miền bắcRegister with your state to obtain a tax identification number, workers' compensation, unemployment and disability insurance.

• Obtain your from the Georgia Tax Center
• Report wage and tax information to the and pay any unemployment insurance taxes due on those wages
• Georgia State Board of

Step 9: Obtain Business Licenses and Permits

Get a list of federal, state and local licenses and permits required for your business.

• City of Atlanta Business License
• City of Atlanta Regulatory Permit Directory
• City of Atlanta Building Permits and Inspections
• City of Atlanta Sign Permit
  
  

Step 10: Understand Employer Responsibilities

Go the extra mile: Stay Green!

• Get a for your business
• Get recycling set up for your business
• Encourage your employees to explore alternative transportation options with

Sources: Small Business Administration, City of Atlanta, State of Georgia

Printable guides

Open a restaurant
Special events permit

Resources

City

Office of Buildings
Office of Revenue
Department of Public Works

County

State

Federal

Soi cầu dự đoán xổ số miền bắc (free PDF download)