How To Start A Painting Business In Indiana
Here is some information on how to register a new painting business in the state of Indiana. The links will be helpful for any type of painting business you may want to start including residential or commercial.
Getting Started- Indiana has a website to help you get started with your painting business: INBiz: Your One-Stop Source for your Business
-Register your painting business name.
You may need to register a fictitious name for your business. Indiana Business Forms
If you need help selecting a name for your painting business: Choosing a Painting Business Name
-Select your business structure.
Determine what business structure you wish to have for your painting business: Indiana Business Forms
-Register your painting business.
Start registering your painting business with the state of Indiana here: https://inbiz.in.gov/start-business/step-one/
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separate bank account for your painting business with your new business name.
-Taxes.
You may choose to file your own taxes, or decide to hire an accountant. More information about taxes here:
-Get Liability Insurance.
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Find out more about liability insurance here: Painting Business Liability Insurance
-Register as a Contractor.
You need to find out if your state or city requires you to register as an insured contractor.
-Worker’s Compensation.
The insurance agency that provided your liability insurance should be able to help with this. You don’t need Worker’s Compensation unless you have employees. Get a Free Quote Now >
-Get Health Insurance.
Since you will be self-employed, you will need your own health insurance. If you have employees, you will need a plan that will include their health needs also.
-City License.
You may be required to obtain a license to operate your painting business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.