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. You may not be permitted to conduct business out of your home or engage in industrial activity in a retail district.
Taxes
IRS Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Centers
100 W. Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39269
Phone: 601-292-4711
Mississippi State Tax Commission
500 Clinton Center Dr.
Clinton, MS 39056
Phone: 601-923-7700
Health and safety
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
1235 Echelon Pkwy.
P.O. Box 1699
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone: 601-965-4606
OSHA Offices in Mississippi
100 W. Capitol St., Suite 749
Jackson, MS 39269
Phone: 601-965-4606
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
Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business. -
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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