Other Resources for Businesses
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
- 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:
- 1st Stop Business Connection — This Web site, maintained by the Development Services Agency, 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 Development Services Agency.
- 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.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources

Vehicle Taxes

Vendor's License

Due Dates

Interest Rates

Voluntary Disclosure Program

Taxpayer Representation Form (TBOR 1)

OBG Self Help eLibrary

Student Tax Education Program

Watch Small Business Tutorial

Additional Resources for Businesses

Interest Calculator

Tax Research

Tax Alerts Archives

News Releases

Ohio Tax Mobile App
