• Read the State's guide to starting a business

Naming Your Business

• Learn about trade names (fictitious business names)
• Register your trade name with the County Recorder's Office
• Learn about names for corporations, LLC's, LP's and LLP's
• Search existing names of corporations, LLC's, LP's, etc., to determine availability and avoid infringement
• Reserve a name for your corporation, LLC, LP, LLP, etc.

Business Structures

• Learn about business structures choices in your state
• Use SBA's Business Structure Wizard
• Look up fee schedules
• Find the forms needed to create your business structure

Licenses And Permits

State Licensing

• Read about required licenses and permits
• Apply for, renew, and verify almost any state license
• Learn about occupational licenses that may be needed
• Determine which environmental permits you may need
• Get permitting assistance

Local Licensing

• Indianapolis
• Fort Wayne
• Other areas

• Learn about trademarks
• Register your trademark with the state