A sales tax number is required for each business before opening. All businesses with employees are required to comply with state and federal regulations regarding the protection of employees. To learn more, go to the Small Business Administration . Unemployment insurance must be reported and returns made to the state. The Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all employers to verify the employment eligibility of new employees.
Many states have similar standards.
The State Board of Workers' Compensation aids people who need claim assistance. Minimum Wage Virtually all business entities are subject to the federal minimum wage, overtime and Child labor laws. Many stores require bar coding on the packaged products they sell. For additional information, please refer to the SBA Small Business Start-Up Kit . If you have specific tax law or wage reporting questions , please contact the IRS Help Desk .