Doing business in the Massachusetts 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. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.(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

Massachusetts Taxpayer Assistance Centers(Link is external)
15 New Sudbury St.
Boston, MA 02203
Phone: 617-316-2850(Link opens phone app)

Massachusetts Department of Revenue(Link is external)
100 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-887-6367(Link opens phone app)

Health and safety

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)(Link is external)
One Ashburton Place, Suite 2112
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-626-7122(Link opens phone app)

OSHA Office Area(Link is external)
138 River Rd., Suite 102
Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978-837-4460(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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Lender Match

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Lending activity reports

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

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