To establish your business organizational structure (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership) please contact the Secretary of State (317) 232-6576 or visit their web site: www.in.gov/sos.

To create your business name, file an Assumed Business Name Certificate (DBA) contact the Rush County Recorders office 765-932-2388.

You must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, please contact the Internal Revenue Service Indiana District Office at (317) 226-5477 or visit their web site: www.irs.gov.

You must obtain Worker's Compensation insurance coverage for employees. Many local carriers offer this type of insurance. Please contact a local insurance agent.

Your business must also register with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development for your state unemployment insurance account. Please contact the Indiana Department of Workforce Development at 800-437-9136 or visit their web site: www.in.gov/dwd.

Sales tax: You must file a State of Indiana Business Tax Application (BT-1) with the Indiana Department of Revenue to register for your sales tax, withholding taxes, corporate taxes, and other non-property taxes. You will receive your Retail Merchant's Certificate. Please contact (317) 233-4016 for withholding, (317) 233-4015 for sales, and (317) 232-2189 for corporate tax or visit their web site: www.in.gov/dor.

Please check with the Rush County Area Plan Director for compliance with local zoning regulations. Please contact (765) 932-3090.

If your business will require environment permitting, please contact the Indiana Department of Environment Management at (800) 451-6027 or visit their web site: www.in.gov/idem.