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.(Link is external)
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(Link is external)
555 N. Woodlawn, Building 4
Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: 316-651-2102(Link opens phone app)
Kansas Department of Revenue(Link is external)
915 SW Harrison St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-368-8222(Link opens phone app)
Health and safety
Kansas Department of Labor(Link is external)
401 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4386(Link opens phone app)
Kansas OSHA Area Office(Link is external)
100 N. Broadway, Suite 470
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-269-6644(Link opens phone app)
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
- Kansas Economic Development Data, Trends, and Resources(Link is external)
- Start Up Wichita(Link is external)
- Network Kansas(Link is external)
- Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas(Link is external)
- Kansas Association of Certified Development Companies(Link is external)
- Strategic Initiatives at Wichita.edu(Link is external)
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