Business Setup Center
Your business starts
with one small step.
You don’t need business experience to begin. Choose your blueprint for the practical business plan, and use the SBA guide for general business setup.
SBA.gov — 10 Steps to Start Your Business ↗Start here · one small task
Pick one business you’d like to try.
Look through the blueprints and choose an idea that fits your interests, time, and starting budget. You can change your mind later.
Help me choose a business →Set Up Your Business
Your setup guide, all in one place.
For guidance on choosing a business location, structure, and name; registering your business; tax IDs; licenses and permits; and opening a business bank account, follow the SBA’s step-by-step startup guide.
SBA.gov — 10 Steps to Start Your Business ↗Check your chosen blueprint for any business-specific special requirements.
Still choosing your business?
Compare the possibilities before you commit.
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