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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