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# Doing business in the Massachusetts 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 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

### 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

Massachusetts Taxpayer Assistance Centers15 New Sudbury St.Boston, MA 02203Phone: 617-316-2850

Massachusetts Department of Revenue100 Cambridge St.Boston, MA 02114Phone: 617-887-6367

### Health and safety

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)One Ashburton Place, Suite 2112Boston, MA 02108Phone: 617-626-7122

OSHA Office Area138 River Rd., Suite 102Andover, MA 01810Phone: 978-837-4460

## 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      

                    -  Business Resources at Mass.gov 
                    -  Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General 
                    -  Massachusetts State Legislature 
                    -  Massachusetts Secretary of State - Corporations Division 
                    -  Starting a business in Boston 
                    -  Starting a business in Worcester 
                    -  Small business assistance in Springfield 
                    -  Massachusetts Bar Association: Lawyer Referral Service 
                    -  Massachusetts Society of CPAs - Find a CPA 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Boston Interactive Media Association 
                    -  Possible Zone 
                    -  Commonwealth Corporation 
                    -  Boston Public Library 
                    -  Latino Economic Development Corp 
                    -  Black Economic Council of MA 
                    -  Berkshire Black Economic Council 
                    -  Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) 
                    -  Metro South Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Better Business Bureau in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT 
                    -  Better Business Bureau in Worcester 
                    -  Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership 

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