How to Register a Business in Idaho

Before opening a business in Idaho, register an LLC, partnership or corporation with the Idaho Secretary of State's Office. You do not have to register a sole proprietorship with the secretary of state's office, but you may have register your business with local government agencies to conduct business in within certain counties in Idaho. Registering your business allows you to apply for state and local permits, obtain a sales tax identification number and apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) used by the IRS for income tax purposes.

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Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Organization
Statement or Certificate of Partnership

Instructions

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  Choose a business entity such as a sole proprietorship, general, limited or limited liability partnership, limited liability company or corporation (for-profit or nonprofit) for your business.
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  File business entity formation forms with the Idaho Secretary of State's Office to register your business. Download forms from the secretary of state's website or contact 208-334-2301 to request hard copies. Send completed forms and filing fees to the secretary of state's office. You can also register your business online using the Idaho Business Registration System.
  
  Office of Secretary of State
  450 N 4th Street
  P.O. Box 83720
  Boise, ID 83720-0080
  idsos.state.id.us
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  Contact local government agencies such as the county clerk's office, small business administration or tax revenue office to register a sole proprietorship.

Tips & Warnings

Reserve a business name by filing a Reservation of Legal Entity Name form and paying a filing fee of $20. Reserving a business name protects the name from being used by other businesses for up to 120 days while providing you with additional time to complete registration paperwork.
Contact an attorney to review all registration paperwork before submission.

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