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Start a Business In Arlington

Each of the following underlined links provides information found in AED's 40-page publication, Guide to Starting a Business. You may also download a copy of the complete 40-page guide in PDF format. (PDF - Adobe Acrobat required; 248 K).

Choosing a location – find information on:
Zoning Requirements

New Business Checklist


Site Considerations – find information on:
Filing for Certificate of Occupancy; Recycling; Home Occupations

Legal Structure

Obtaining a Construction Permit

Applying for a Business License – find information on:
State Licensing

Registering Your Business – find information on:
Trade Name & Partnership Regulations; Corporations; Limited Partnerships; Contractors; Restaurants; Franchise & Trademark Registration

Taxes – find information on:
Summary of State & Local Taxes; Business Tax Requirements; Miscellaneous Taxes; Comparative Tax Chart (CF)
(PDF Document; Adobe Acrobat required)

Employer Tax Requirements – find information on:
Employer Identification Number; Employees and Independent Contractors; Employer Tax Withholding; Unemployment Tax; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; Employment Eligibility; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Right to Work Act; Minimum Wage; Other State Labor Regulations
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