State
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Offers basic information on starting a business and different Illinois loan and grant programs
Secretary of State - Useful for checking if there is already a business registered in Illinois with the same name that you wish to use for your business
Illinois Department of Revenue - Register your business online and gain valuable tax information
Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Provides franchising information
Illinois Department of Labor - Useful for information on licenses, permits and state labor laws
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - Useful for information on certain state licenses or permits you may need for your business regarding environmental safety
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Offers information on obtaining licenses for businesses where it is important to promote health and safety
Selling to the State of Illinois - Provides information on how your business can contract with the state of Illinois to sell your products
The Illinois CPA Society - Helps you find a certified public accountant for your personal and business financial needs
Illinois Independent Accountant Association - Useful for information on the latest accounting news, plus contact information of many professional accountants
Illinois State Bar Association - Great for finding a lawyer
Workers Compensation - Provides a basic explanation of the workers' compensation program, benefits and procedures
- A helpful research tool to use when starting a business and writing a business plan
- You may also want to visit your local library's website to see if they can provide additional information
