Other Resources for Businesses
This page provides links to resources and agencies that can help business owners get started and grow in Ohio.
Getting Started
- NEW 2011 Small Business Workshops — New or prospective small business owners and self-employed persons can learn about their tax rights and responsibilities by attending one of these Small Business Tax Workshops.
- 1st Stop Business Connection — This Web site, maintained by the Department of Development, is designed to help businesses get started or grow.
- 2008 Ohio Business Tax Guide (PDF) — This Department of Taxation publication is specifically designed to answer many of the tax questions posed by individuals trying to start or grow a business.
- Obtain a FEIN — Businesses that do not have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) should obtain one from the IRS.
- Obtain a vendor's license:
- Registration
- Need help deciding the type of vendor's license you need? Click here.
- The Finder —This online tool is designed to identify the sales, municipal income, and school district income tax rates in effect for every address in the state.
- Ohio Unemployment Compensation Guide — This publication, prepared by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, addresses wage reporting, taxes, benefits and other issues.
Maintaining and Expanding
- Tax incentives — More information on tax incentives for business is available from the Ohio Department of Development.
- Business address update (DOC) — Changing your business address? Complete this form and send it to us.
- IRS small business newsletter — This weekly electronic newsletter offers useful tax information for business owners, such as deadlines, tips and what's new for federal taxes.
Contact Information
The department's toll-free business taxpayer assistance line is (888) 405-4039. The department also maintains a complete phone list. Taxpayers may also ask questions by e-mail.
