Doing business in the Delaware District

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. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.

Taxes

IRS Delaware Taxpayer Assistance Center
844 King St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 303-318-8441

Delaware Division of Revenue
820 N French St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-577-8205

Health and safety

Delaware Department of Labor
4425 N. Market St., Fourth Floor
Wilmington, DE 19802

OSHA
800 King St., Suite 302
Wilmington, DE 19801 
Phone: 302-573-6518

Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.