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# Doing business in the Rhode Island District

## 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. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate 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 Rhode Island Taxpayer Assistance Center380 Westminster St.Providence, RI 02903Phone: 401-525-4282

Rhode Island State TaxesOne Capitol HillProvidence, RI 02908Phone: 401-574-8484

### **Health and safety**

RI Department of HealthThree Capitol HillProvidence, RI 02908Phone: 401-222-5960

Rhode Island OSHA380 Westminster Mall, Room 543Providence, RI 02903Phone: 401-528-4669

## 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

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## SBA lending in our area

-  Loan programs              Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business.                  Find a loan 
-  Local lenders              Download a list of participating lenders in our area.                  Download lender list 
-  Lender Match              Describe your business needs and get matched with an SBA-backed lender in your area.                  Get matched with a lender 
-  Lending activity reports              View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.                  View lending reports 

## Additional local resources

###         State and local governments      

                    -  Expand and relocate a business to Rhode Island 
                    -  Rhode Island Business Incentives and Financing 
                    -  Current Rhode Island Bid Opportunities 
                    -  Rhode Island Minority & Women Business Enterprise Program 
                    -  Rhode Island Commerce Corporation 
                    -  Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation 
                    -  Office of Employee Benefits 
                    -  Rhode Island Office of Customer & Technical Assistance 
                    -  RI Office of Child Support Services 
                    -  State Trademark Registration 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Center for Women & Enterprise 
                    -  Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Providence Chamber of Commerce 

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