How To Start A Business In Massachusetts
Getting Started- Massachusetts has a helpful web page to get your business started here: http://www.mass.gov/hed/business/start-business/new-business-steps.html
-Select your business structure.
Determine what business structure you wish to have. Many small businesses are sole-proprietorships. More on business structures here: https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/choose-your-business-structure
-Register your new business name.
You may need to register a fictitious name for your business: https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/choose-register-your-business/register-your-business-name
If you need help choosing a business name: 12 Tips to Help Choose a Business Name
-Register your new business.
Register your business with the state of Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separate bank account for your business with your new business name.
-Find out about taxes, hire an accountant.
You may choose to file your own taxes, or decide to hire an accountant. More information about taxes here: https://www.mass.gov/business-taxes and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .
-Liability Insurance.
You might want liability insurance depending on what type of services you plan to offer.
-City License.
You may need a city license to operate your business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.