Getting Started in Business

"How do I start my business" is one of the most asked questions that we regularly get at the Chamber.

One favorite link is: http://www.ccsu.edu/sbdc/faq.htm which answers many of the Frequently Asked Questions.

You will need some ID numbers:

If you will have employees, or might have employees in the future, You wil lneed a Federal EIN (Employers Identification Number).  The on-line link is:

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html

If you will be withholding State Sales Tax or Connecticut Income Tax you'll need to register with the State Department of Revenue Services:

http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1433&q=265880

And you'll need to register with the State of Connecticut Administrator of Unemployment Compensation Insurance:

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/uiTax/uc1a-onlineinst.html

In addition, you can call the Chamber for specific questions as well.