Business requirements
SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.
Business name and registration
Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Secretary of State.
Business licensing and zoning
Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business.
Taxes
Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Centers
555 N. Woodlawn, Building 4
Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: 316-651-2102
Kansas Department of Revenue
915 SW Harrison St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-368-8222
Health and safety
Kansas Department of Labor
401 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4386
Kansas OSHA Area Office
100 N. Broadway, Suite 470
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-269-6644
State small business profiles
Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.
Local assistance
Need help? Get free business counseling in your area.SBA lending in our area
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Loan programs
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Lender Match
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Lending activity reports
View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.
Additional local resources
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