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Starting A Business In Wisconsin

How To Start A Wisconsin Sole Proprietorship

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Starting A Business In Wisconsin

How To Start A Wisconsin Sole Proprietorship

Starting a business in Wisconsin requires making important decisions, and one of the first decisions to make is choosing your business structure. A business structure defines how your business operates, its legal responsibilities, and how it will be taxed. This is an important first step in the startup process, as it lays the foundation for […]

How to Form a Corporation in Wisconsin

The Corporation is a business structure that provides personal liability protection by separating the owner’s personal assets from the assets of the business. Thus, a corporation is liable for the actions and finances of the business, while the owners (known as shareholders) are not. Corporation Pros Corporations provide liability protection for the shareholders A corporation can […]

How To Get A Free Wisconsin EIN

Not every small business will need one, but a common registration for many businesses in Wisconsin is the Employer Identification Number, otherwise known as an EIN.  This number is used as a business’s identification for tax purposes and is required for various business activities, such as opening a bank account, hiring employees, and filing tax […]

How To File A Wisconsin Annual Report

One requirement of maintaining an LLC or corporation in Wisconsin is filing an Annual Report. The Report confirms and updates the company’s information each year with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Related: Guide to forming a Wisconsin LLC Who Needs to File a Wisconsin Annual Report? Domestic and foreign corporations and LLCs in Wisconsin […]

Wisconsin Business License Basics

Wisconsin Business License

Starting a small business in Wisconsin often means registering with several federal, state, and local agencies. Let’s review common Wisconsin business license registrations so your business starts off right. Related: Guide to starting a business in Wisconsin Setting Up the Business Before you can apply for business licenses, you should first establish the business structure. This […]

Guide To Hiring Employees In Wisconsin

Hiring your first employee as a new business owner is both an exciting and frightening experience. Not only do you have a person relying on you to pay them so they can provide for their family while balancing the cash flow needs of your business, but there is also a lot of paperwork and laws […]

How To Get A Wisconsin Sales Tax Exemption Certificate

A Wisconsin Sales Tax Exemption Certificate is a document that allows a business to purchase goods and services tax-free from suppliers for the purpose of reselling them. The certificate is also sometimes referred to as a “resale permit” or a “reseller’s permit” in other states. Learn more about what a Wisconsin sales tax exemption certificate […]

How To Register For A Wisconsin Seller’s Permit

Most businesses starting in Wisconsin that are selling a product or offering certain services will need to register for a seller’s permit.  This is commonly referred to as a sales tax permit, sales tax license, sales tax number, or sales tax registration.    The seller’s permit is obtained through the Wisconsin Department of Revenue as a […]

Should I Use A Wisconsin Registered Agent Service?

What is a Registered Agent

A Wisconsin registered agent (also referred to as a resident agent or statutory agent in some states) is a person or company designated to be the official point of contact for a company. The purpose of a registered agent is to receive service of process (legal mail such as a summons, subpoena, or lawsuit) and […]

Wisconsin DBA / Trade Name Registration In 4 Easy Steps

If you’re planning to start a business in Wisconsin under a name other than your own, you may need to register for a Wisconsin DBA, also known as a “Doing Business As,” Trade Name, or Fictitious Firm Name. To see if you need to register for a Wisconsin DBA and steps on how to register, […]

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