Starting a New Business

Starting a new business is both exciting and complex. The following links will help you to find relevant websites related to registering your new business with various authorities:

North Carolina Departments (Secretary of State, Revenue, and State Treasurer)

• NC Department of the Secretary of State – Business Registration Home
• NC Department of Revenue Business Registration Application (NC-BR) – Income Tax Withholding, Sales and Use Tax, and Machinery and Equipment Tax
• NC Department of State Treasurer – Reporting Unclaimed Property

County Business Personal Property Tax Registration

• Durham County Tax Information
• Orange County Tax Information
• Wake County Tax Information

Business/Privilege Licenses

• Municipalities of Wake County
• Durham County

Employment

• IRS Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate)
• Department of Homeland Security – Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
• NC Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate)
• NC New Hire Reporting

Note: The above list in not meant to be an exhaustive list of all registrations, permits, licenses, etc. that may apply to your unique situation. Please consult your city, county, and state municipal authorities to inquire about all required applications and registrations.