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.
Taxes
IRS Connecticut Taxpayer Assistance Centers
135 High St.
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 844-545-5640
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
450 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-297-5962
Health and safety
Connecticut Department of Labor
200 Folly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-263-6000
Connecticut OSHA
38 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-263-6900
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. -
Lender Match
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Lending activity reports
View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.
Additional local resources
- Connecticut General Assembly
- Connecticut Governor
- Connecticut State Agencies
- Connecticut State Archives
- Connecticut State Government
- Department of Economic and Community Development
- Department of Education
- Office of the Attorney General
- Department of Public Health
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests
- Department of Administrative Services
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