How to Set up a Sole Proprietorship in Ohio

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Decide if you want a trade name.. Choose a memorable trade name.. Search if your trade name is available.

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Steps

1

Decide if you want a trade name.

Step 1

Decide if you want a trade name.

2

Choose a memorable trade name.

Step 2

Choose a memorable trade name.

3

Search if your trade name is available.

Step 3

Search if your trade name is available.

4

File your name registration.

Step 4

File your name registration.

5

Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Step 5

Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

6

Register to pay state taxes.

Step 6

Register to pay state taxes.

7

Hire employees legally.

Step 7

Hire employees legally.

8

Obtain necessary licenses or permits.

Step 8

Obtain necessary licenses or permits.

9

Open a bank account.

Step 9

Open a bank account.

10

Obtain insurance.

Step 10

Obtain insurance.

11

Find space for your business.

Step 11

Find space for your business.

12

Write a business plan.

Step 12

Write a business plan.

13

Get business advice.

Step 13

Get business advice.

14

Hire professional help.

Step 14

Hire professional help.

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