Doing business in the Nebraska District

SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.

Business name and registration

Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of State.

Business licensing and zoning

Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business.Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.

Taxes

Nebraska Taxpayer Assistance Centers
1616 Capitol Ave.
Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: 402-233-7232

Nebraska Department of Revenue
301 Centennial Mall S.
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: 402-471-5729

Health and safety

Nebraska Department of Labor
550 S. 16th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-471-9000

OSHA Offices in Nebraska
444 Regency Parkway Dr., Suite 303
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: 402-553-0171

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.