Legitimization Checklist for New Businesses

Charlene M. Ives, CPA, PC

Charlene M. Ives, CPA, PC
Saturday April 01, 2006

  1. Capitalize Open your business checking account and fund your business
    • Tax ID numbers
    • Federal ID #
    • State License Application(s)
  2. Business/sales tax license (state/city)
  3. Workers Compensation policy
  4. Business property tax registration
  5. Employees - W-4s, state withholding, I-9s
  6. Accounting system choice/setup
  7. Subchapter S election (To be considered if the business is formed as a corporation)

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