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# Doing business in the Wisconsin 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. For state business registration, visit Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal.

### 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

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Wisconsin

**Offices close for a one-hour lunch. Make an appointment at any office:**844-545-5640

**Green Bay**440 Security Blvd.Green Bay, WI 54313Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

**Madison**1242 Fourier Dr.Madison, WI 53717Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

**Milwaukee**211 W. Wisconsin Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53203Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wisconsin Department of Revenue2135 Rimrock RoadMadison, WI 53713Phone: 608-266-2772

### Health and safety

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development201 E. Washington Ave.P.O. Box 7946Madison, WI 53707Phone: 608-266-3131

**U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)**

OSHA offices covering all of Wisconsin

**Appleton**1648 Tri Park WayAppleton, WI 54914920-734-4521

**Eau Claire**1310 W. Clairemont AvenueEau Claire,  WI 54701715-832-9019

**Madison**1402 Pankratz Street, Suite #114Madison,  WI 53704608-733-2822

**Milwaukee**310 West Wisconsin Avenue, Room 1180Milwaukee,  WI 53203414-297-3315

## 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      

                    -  Vendor Info and Registration for Doing Business with Wisconsin 
                    -  Start in Wisconsin 
                    -  Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal 
                    -  Small Business | WEDC 
                    -  WI Economic Development Corp. Export Assistance 
                    -  WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection 

###         Community organizations      

                    -  Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Wisconsin Procurement Institute 
                    -  Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County 
                    -  Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce 
                    -  Find current and potential bid opportunities in Wisconsin 
                    -  Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeast Wisconsin 

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