How To Start A Painting Business In Kansas
Getting Started- Kansas has a few excellent web pages to help you get started with your painting business:
-Register your painting business name.
You may need to register a fictitious name for your business. https://www.kansas.gov/businesscenter/
If you need help selecting a name for your painting business: Choosing a Painting Business Name
-Select a business structure.
Determine what business structure you wish to have for your painting business: Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.
-Register your painting business.
Start registering your new painting business with the state of Kansas here: Kansas Business Registration
-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:http://www.ksrevenue.org/busregistration.html and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .
-Get Liability Insurance.
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Find out more about liability insurance here: Painting Business Liability Insurance
-Register as a Contractor with the state of Kansas.
Find out if you need to register as a contractor with the state of Kansas here: https://ag.ks.gov/in-your-corner-kansas/resources/roofing-registration
-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.