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# Doing business in the Alabama 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 Alabama Tax Assistance Centers801 Tom Martin Dr.Birmingham, AL 35211Phone: 205-912-5333

Alabama Department of Revenue50 N. Ripley St.Montgomery, AL 36130Phone: 334-242-1490

### **Health and safety**

State Workers’ Compensation Division649 Monroe St.Montgomery, AL 36131Phone: 334-353-0990 or 800-528-5166

Commissioner of Insurance201 Monroe St., Room 502Montgomery, AL 36104Phone: 334-269-3550

## 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 
-  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      

                    -  Alabama State Legislature 
                    -  Alabama State and Local Government Information 
                    -  Department of Commerce - Business Development Division 
                    -  Department of Commerce 
                    -  Department of Education 
                    -  Office of the Attorney General 
                    -  Alabama Governors 
                    -  Department of Archives and History 
                    -  Alabama Works! 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Alabama Information 
                    -  Alabama State Bar 
                    -  Alabama University Libraries 
                    -  Alabama Cooperative Extension System 
                    -  Alabama Media Index 
                    -  Alabama Travel Council 
                    -  African American Entrepreneurs Association 
                    -  Birmingham Business Resource Center  
                    -  Birmingham Urban League  
                    -  Central Alabama Redevelopment Alliance  
                    -  City of Birmingham Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity 
                    -  City of Decatur Department of Economic & Community Development | Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center (The E-Center) 
                    -  Create Birmingham  
                    -  Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama 
                    -  IGNITE! Alabama 
                    -  REV Birmingham  
                    -  Urban Impact Birmingham  
                    -  Alabama University A&M 

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