6 steps you need to take to register your business

We’ve created a guide that will discuss how to register a business, the reasons to register, the benefits of registration, and the steps you need to take to help eliminate any sense of dread while going through this process.

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Your business structure is the foundation of your business, including how your taxes are filed, how personal assets are handled, and how day-to-day operations are controlled.

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Even if your company operates mostly online, you still need to register a location for operations like receiving government documents, filing taxes, and more.

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Next, you’ll want to register your business name to prevent other businesses from using it now or in the future.

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Registering your business with the Internal Revenue Service will give you a federal EIN, or Employer Identification Number.

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6 steps you need to take to register your business

We’ve created a guide that will discuss how to register a business, the reasons to register, the benefits of registration, and the steps you need to take to help eliminate any sense of dread while going through this process.

Your business structure is the foundation of your business, including how your taxes are filed, how personal assets are handled, and how day-to-day operations are controlled.

Choose a business structure

Even if your company operates mostly online, you still need to register a location for operations like receiving government documents, filing taxes, and more.

Find a location

Next, you’ll want to register your business name to prevent other businesses from using it now or in the future.

Register your business name

Registering your business with the Internal Revenue Service will give you a federal EIN, or Employer Identification Number.

Register with the IRS

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