Business laws and regulations and getting a
State of Ohio business license
Tort reform enacted in Ohio in 2005 has made the state a little more business friendly and according to The Pacific Research insitute it's number 4 in the country and number 1 in the midwest. But for taxes and according to the Tax Foundation, Ohio ranks very poorly, 49th to be exact. This is a tax climate that is less business friendly than even New York and New Jersey. Recent increases in the Ohio minimum wage have aggravated the climate, and an anti-smoking ordinance may draw the potential restaurant entrepreneur to more friendly confines of some border states like Kentucky.
The unemployment rate is down to 5.1% in Ohio but still slightly higher than the national average. The new minimum wage is $6.85 and is adjusted by the rate of inflation every year. Because of this built in cost increase businesses starting in border areas of Ohio may be wise to consider operating in a border state with a more pro business climate.
Ohio business license forms and tax forms.
Nice comprehensive site. It does link back to the site above which requires registration in some areas but you can fill out and file many forms electronically and even get an Ohio business license by telephone.
Laws and regulations from the state of Ohio web site.
This is from the business Ohio site. It is an excellent resource for making sure your business is compliant with existing state law, and keeps you up to date on new laws and regulations affecting business. Site is categorized by; Codes and rules, Environmental regulations, agriculture, utilities, and labor laws.
Build a business kit for starting a business in Ohio.
This is a useful site but only when you're really ready to get your Ohio business license and permits. The site requires registration and login.
Get your Federal EIN number.
This is like the social security number for your business. Almost every business is required to have an EIN number. Even if you are a sole proprietor if you have employees you must get this number.
Ohio Public Library information network
This is a compilation of business information specific to Ohio. Includes information about Ohio business license requirements, doing business with the state, and Ohio tax information.
Labor Law Posting Requirements
Specific requirements for posting all of the different laws in a visible location.
Ohio Labor Law Posters.
This is a place to buy your labor law and other required posters. It's not a official government site. Just one of many poster resellers.
Columbus Ohio chamber of commerce site.
This is not a great site but there are a few articles of interest concerning business throughout the state of Ohio. This one in particular from industry week talks about the Ohio supercomputer center for small business. There is a membership directory which is always helpful for the new business seeking customers, vendors and other partnerships.
Columbus Ohio Golf Courses
Guide to golf courses in Columbus
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