How to Start a Painting Business In Ohio
There are some specific steps to starting a painting business in Ohio. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.
Here is a website created by the state of Ohio that will help if you want to start a business in Ohio: Ohio Business Gateway
-Register your painting business name in Ohio.
Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: http://www.tax.ohio.gov/taxeducation/starting_a_business_step_2.aspx
If you need help selecting a name for your painting business: Choosing a Painting Business Name
-Select your business structure.
Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc. Find out more about business structure: Ohio Business Structure
-Register your painting business.
You can register your new painting business with the state of Ohio through the Ohio Business Gateway here: https://ohiobusinessgateway.ohio.gov
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separate bank account for your painting business with your new business name.
-Find out about taxes, hire an accountant.
You may want to have an accountant do the work. More information about taxes here: http://www.tax.ohio.gov/Business.aspx 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 Ohio.
Currently, you do not need to register as a painting contractor with the state of Ohio, but you may need to register in your particular city.
-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.