This page provides links to resources and agencies that can help business owners get started and grow in Ohio.

Getting Started

• Ohio Department of Taxation’s Business Registration Guide – This document will provide an overview on how to register a business with the Department of Taxation and filing requirements.
• Watch Small Business Tutorial
• Small Business Tax Training Manual
• 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
• 1st Stop Business Connection — This Web site, maintained by the Ohio Department of Development, is designed to help businesses get started or grow.

Register for Ohio Unemployment Compensation here

• Ohio Unemployment Compensation Guide — This publication, prepared by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, addresses wage reporting, taxes, benefits and other issues.

Tax Rate Locator

• 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.

Maintaining and Expanding

• Tax incentives — More information on tax incentives for business is available from the Ohio Department of Development.
• Business address update  — 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.