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# Doing business in the El Paso 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 Texas Taxpayer Assistance Center700 E. San AntonioEl Paso, TX 79901Phone: 915-834-6508

Texas Department of Revenue Services401 E. Franklin Ave., Suite 170El Paso, TXPhone: 915-533-0506

### Health and safety

Wage and Hour Division300 E. Eighth St., Suite 865Austin, TXPhone: 512-916-5638 

Texas OSHA4849 N. Mesa St., Suite 200El Paso, TX 79912Phone: 915-534-6251

## 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      

                    -  State of Texas Website 
                    -  Obtain A Business License In El Paso 
                    -  City of El Paso Economic Development 
                    -  Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program 
                    -  $1,800 Training Grant for Small Business Owners and Employees 
                    -  Texas Veterans Commission 
                    -  Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Texas Chambers of Commerce 
                    -  Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  El Paso Workforce Solutions Borderplex 

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