How Do I: Start a new business?

Starting a new business may require you to register with the Oklahoma Tax Commission or a different state, city or county agency. The following steps can help:

• Attend a new business workshop & complete the business registration
  application for the permits and/or accounts you need.
• Contact the Secretary of State if you intend to incorporate your
  business.
• Apply to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission to register for
  unemployment insurance taxes.

Nonresident Contractors in addition must contact:

• Oklahoma Department of Labor, Worker Compensation Division (405) 528-1500, and
• County Assessor's Office for the county in which the work is to be done.