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# Doing business in the Connecticut 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. 

### Taxes

IRS Connecticut Taxpayer Assistance Centers135 High St.Hartford, CT 06103Phone: 844-545-5640

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services450 Columbus Blvd.Hartford, CT 06103Phone: 860-297-5962

### Health and safety

Connecticut Department of Labor200 Folly Brook Blvd.Wethersfield, CT 06109Phone: 860-263-6000

Connecticut OSHA38 Wolcott Hill Rd.Wethersfield, CT 06109Phone: 860-263-6900

## 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      

                    -  Connecticut General Assembly 
                    -  Connecticut Governor 
                    -  Connecticut State Agencies 
                    -  Connecticut State Archives 
                    -  Connecticut State Government 
                    -  Department of Economic and Community Development 
                    -  Department of Education 
                    -  Office of the Attorney General 
                    -  Department of Public Health 
                    -  Connecticut State Parks and Forests 
                    -  Department of Administrative Services 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Connecticut Digital Archive 
                    -  New Haven Innovation Collaborative 
                    -  Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut 
                    -  Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Hartford Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 

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