Doing business in the Wisconsin District

Business requirements

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. For state business registration, visit Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal(Link is external).

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.

Taxes

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Wisconsin(Link is external)

Offices close for a one-hour lunch. Make an appointment at any office: 844-545-5640(Link opens phone app)

Green Bay
440 Security Blvd.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Madison
1242 Fourier Dr.
Madison, WI 53717
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Milwaukee
211 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wisconsin Department of Revenue(Link is external)
2135 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608-266-2772(Link opens phone app)

Health and safety

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development(Link is external)
201 E. Washington Ave.
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: 608-266-3131(Link opens phone app)

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA offices covering all of Wisconsin(Link is external)

Appleton
1648 Tri Park Way
Appleton, WI 54914
920-734-4521(Link opens phone app)

Eau Claire
1310 W. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-832-9019(Link opens phone app)

Madison
1402 Pankratz Street, Suite #114
Madison, WI 53704
608-733-2822(Link opens phone app)

Milwaukee
310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Room 1180
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-297-3315(Link opens phone app)

State small business profiles

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

Local assistance

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SBA lending in our area

Loan programs

Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business.

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Local lenders

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Lending activity reports

View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.

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