How to Start a Painting Business In Wyoming
Here are some steps on how to become a legal painting business in the state of Wyoming.
Getting started– The state of Wyoming has resources to help you start your business: Start a Business in Wyoming
-Register your painting business name.
Find out more about registering a business name here: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Business/Docs/HowToChooseACompanyName.pdf
If you need help selecting a name for your painting business: Choosing a Painting Business Name
-Select a business structure.
Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc. Find out more here: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Forms/Publications/ChoiceIsYours.pdf
-Register your painting business.
Find out more about how register your new painting business with the state of Wyoming here: Wyoming 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.
-Find out about taxes and hire an accountant.
You may want to have an accountant do the work. More info about taxes here: http://revenue.wyo.gov/ 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.
Check with your local government to see if you need to be registered.
-Worker’s Compensation.
The insurance agency that provided your liability insurance should be able to help with this. 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.