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.
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
Offices close for a one-hour lunch. Make an appointment at any office: 844-545-5640
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
2135 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608-266-2772
Health and safety
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
201 E. Washington Ave.
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: 608-266-3131
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA offices covering all of Wisconsin
Appleton
1648 Tri Park Way
Appleton, WI 54914
920-734-4521
Eau Claire
1310 W. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-832-9019
Madison
1402 Pankratz Street, Suite #114
Madison, WI 53704
608-733-2822
Milwaukee
310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Room 1180
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-297-3315
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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