Where do I go
to register my business name?
Contact the
Register of Deeds Office in the county in which you are starting
your business to fill out a DBA (Doing Business As) form. There is
a small fee associated with registering your business name.
How do I get an Employer Identification Number?
You obtain
your EIN or Tax Identification Number from the Internal Revenue
Service. You will need to as for an SS4 form or download the form
from
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf and the instructions
from
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iss4.pdf
Do I need a Privilege License?
Contact the
town hall of the city in which your business will be located to
determine if you will need a privilege license.
What other
business licenses will be required of my business?
The North
Carolina Business License Information Office can tell you any
licenses or permits that will be required for your business.
Toll Free
Number: 1-800-228-8443
Some
licensing information can be found at
http://www.ncgov.com/asp/subpages/intention.asp?P=1&I=3
What zoning
restrictions will be placed on my business?
If your
business will be located within the city limits, call the town hall
of that city to find out zoning restrictions.
What
information do I need to keep for my employees?
Contact the
NC ESC to get information on the Employer Status Report.
(919) 733-3098
Where do I go
to get a NC Sales and Use Tax Number, Annual Wholesale License
Number and NC Withholding Number?
Contact the
NC Department of Revenue at (828) 327-7474 or in Raleigh at (919)
733-3661 or download the AS/RP1 form at
http://www.dor.state.nc.us/downloads/fillin/ASRP1_WF_11-01.pdf
Where
do I get information on income tax withholding?
http://www.dor.state.nc.us/downloads/NC-30_1-7-03.pdf
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