Start Your Business FREE - Business Creation Expo

Legally register your business as an LLC and get information on business resources services, banking services, and opening a business bank account, with expert guidance.

(FREE LLC State of Ohio registration will be awarded to the FIRST 20 online registrants - $99 value) All online workshop registrations are date and time stamped

Objective: Our goal is to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to legally register a business in Ohio, the right way, and offer addition business resources to grow your business.

Overview:

• Best Practices for Start-Up Businesses:
  • Identifying a business structure
  • Choosing Between For-Profit and Non-Profit Structures
  • Understanding Business Entity Types (Sole Proprietor, LLC, C-Corp)
  • EIN Registration
  • Vendor License Types
  • Zoning and Permitting
  • Local Partnerships - BWC, Ohio Workers' Bureau of Compensation
  • Importance of a Business Bank Account, to avoid Comingling Funds.

• Walk Through Completing LLC Registration Application ($99 value FREE for 20)
• Walk Through Completing EIN Application (FREE)
• Meet with onsite resource partners (FREE)

What to bring: laptop or tablet, if available.

Business Name.

Valid State ID or Driver’s License.

Business Address (no P.O. Boxes).

15-20 Digit Password (to log in to the State Portal to register your business).