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State Agencies

If your business is a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or nonprofit corporation, you’ll probably need to register with any state where you conduct business activities. Typically, you’re considered to be conducting business activities in a state when:

· Your business has a physical presence in the state

· You often have in-person meetings with clients in the state

· A significant portion of your company’s revenue comes from the state

· Any of your employees work in the state

Some states allow you to register online, and some states make you file paper documents in person or through the mail. Most states require you to register with the Secretary of State’s office, a Business Bureau, or a Business Agency.

Local Agencies

Typically, you don’t need to register with county or city governments to actually form your business.

If your business is an LLC, corporation, partnership, or nonprofit corporation, you might need to file for licenses and permits from the county or city.

Some counties and cities also require you to register your DBA — a trade name or a fictitious name — if you use one.

Local governments determine registration, licensing, and permitting requirements, so visit local government websites to find out what you need to do.

registration requirements

Some states require you to provide reports soon after registering depending on your business structure.

You may need to file additional documentation with your state tax board or franchise tax board. These filings are typically referred to as Initial Reports or Tax Board registration, and most often need to be filed within 30-90 days after you register with the state.

Check with your local tax office or franchise tax board, if it applies to you.

Donna King
Director Customer Care

Donna is the Director of Customer Care at Myriad, where she leads the Client Project/Success Team to deliver exceptional customer experience for Myriad’s end-users. With a focus on continuous improvement, Donna manages the day-to-day activities of the team, supporting each member’s professional growth while ensuring optimal performance in client interactions and order processing.

In this role, she is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the overall client experience. Collaborating across departments, Donna ensures that policies and practices set forth by the VP of Strategy and Business Development are effectively executed, particularly in customer service and project management.

Donna brings a wealth of experience in client management and team leadership, with a strong commitment to creating a positive, results-driven environment that fosters collaboration and growth for both the team and Myriad’s clients.

An entity name can protect the name of your business at a state level. Depending on your business structure and location, the state may require you to register a legal entity name.