How to start a business, by state
Every state does formation, taxes, and licensing a little differently. Pick yours for the exact steps and official links — or build a personalized plan.
All 50 states + DC
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
By business type
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Moving Company
- Commercial Cleaning
- Residential Cleaning
- Landscaping
- Lawn Care
- Pressure Washing
- Painting
- Roofing
- Handyman
- General Contracting
- Mobile Detailing
- Auto Repair
- Towing
- Barber Shop
- Hair Salon
- Nail Salon
- Photography
- Videography
- Personal Training
- Small Gym / Studio
- Daycare
- Home Care
- Food Truck
- Restaurant
- Bakery
- Local Retail
- E-commerce
- Bookkeeping
- Tax Preparation
- Marketing Agency
- Web / Design Agency
- Security Service
- Junk Removal
- Pest Control
- Pool Service
- Pet Grooming
- Dog Walking / Pet Sitting