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 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
North Dakota Taxpayer Assistance Centers
657 Second Ave. N.
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-232-4710
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 127
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-7088
Health and safety
North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 406
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-2660
OSHA Offices in North Dakota
521 E. Main Ave., Suite 200
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-250-4521
North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance
1600 East Century Ave., Suite 1
Bismarck, ND 58503
Phone: 800-777-5033
North Dakota Department of Human Services, Child Support Division
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-7528
Job Service of North Dakota
1350 32nd St. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-328-2814
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
Need help? Get free business counseling in your area.SBA lending in our area
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Loan programs
Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business. -
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.
Additional local resources
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