Business Checklist

The following list is provided to alert an individual to the numerous rules, regulations, permits, etc. that should be reviewed prior to establishing a new business.

1. DBA form (Doing Business As) County Clerk's Office
2. Certificate of Assumed Name. County Clerk's Office and/or State Department of Commerce
3. Federal Tax Identification Number, file form SS-4
4. Federal Income Tax Withholding
5. Social Security Withholding
6. State Application for Registration (taxes)
7. State Single Business Tax
8. Retail Sales Tax License
9. Use Tax License
10. Unemployment Compensation
11. Worker's Compensation
12. Employment of Minors Act
13. Wage and Overtime Regulations
14. Civil Rights Regulations
15. Zoning Laws
16. Building Codes
17. Special Permits and Licenses (Local, State and Federal)
18. Landlord Rules
19. Telephone Company Rules
20. Power Company Rules
21. Post Office Regulations
22. Banking Rules and Regulations
23. Bonding Requirements
24. Insurance Requirements
25. Trademarks and Servicemarks - Register with State Corporate and Securities Bureau
26. DNR (Department of Natural Resources) Regulations
27. EPA (Environmental Protection Act) Regulations
28. State Business Classification Code
29. Property Taxes
30. Special Assessments
31. S.I.C. (Standard Industrial Classification)
32. Corporate Filing Requirements, State Corporation & Securities Bureau
33. ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
34. Immigration Reform and Control Act (Illegal Aliens)

This is a comprehensive list; however, it should not be construed to be absolute. Legal counsel is advised to ensure total compliance.