TABLE OF CONTENTS
Starting a Business
1 . Top Ten First Steps 2 . Financing : Acquiring Business Loans
City of Arlington – Business Location
3 . City of Arlington a . Commercial Location : Licenses , Permits and Registration FAQ b . Health Permits for Establishments c . Home-Based Business FAQ
Legal
4 . Business Structures a . Sole Proprietorship b . Partnerships c . Limited Liability Company d . Corporations 5 . Assumed Name /” Doing Business As ” Registration 6 . Incorporation Requirements 7 . Trademarks , Patents and Copyrights 8 . Tax Identification Numbers 9 . Business Tax Requirements a . Income Tax b . Employment Tax c . Sales Tax d . Property Tax 10 . Employer Labor Compliance
Government Procurement
11 . Selling to the Government / Procurement 12 . Business Certification / Disadvantaged , Minority , and Woman-Owned Business
Business Resources
13 . City of Arlington Business Resources 14 . Community Business Resources 15 . Business Counseling 16 . Community Networking Organizations
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