Massachusetts Business license and business climate
Massachusetts is actually not Taxachusetts, at least when it comes to business. The tax rate is 37th out of 50 for business which isn't nearly as bad as you'd think. The November of 2006 unemployment rate was at 5%. The minimum wage is a bit on the high side at $7.50 but other than that certainly not as bad overall as Ohio or New Jersey for business.
Getting your Massachusetts business license and other registration information.
Most of this is done through the secretary of state web site which is not one of the better sites we've reviewed. Navigation is clunky, and in some cases you can't back up to the previous page. In instances like this you're always better off retaining the services of a licensed business attorney to help you through the process.
Step 1,
Make sure the name you've chosen for your business is available.
You can check it at the Massachusetts business name search page.
Step 2,
File as a corporation here.
You'll need your federal EIN number first, and then register on the site and fill out your articles of organization.
Step 3.
Your tax filing information is done through the business section of the Massachussetts department of revenue.
Step 4.
Local business license info.
Every county, city, and township has slightly different business license requirements so you'll need to check with all locally concerned entities.
Here's the guide for starting a business in Boston MA.
Massachusetts office of Business Development
You can pay taxes online and also register a new business from this site.
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