How Do I....Start a Business In Maine?

• There are a number of steps that should be taken before starting a business in Maine. A Start-Up Checklist of several federal, state, and municipal government regulations is available.

• Writing a business plan is an important early step in starting or expanding your business. The plan will serve as your operating guide and is usually required if you are looking for financing sources. Business Plan Outline.

• Sample financial statements, such as the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement are an important part of your business plan. Information and samples for each of these documents.

• Proper licensing and permitting is required when conducting your business. To help you determine the necessary State of Maine requirements, use the Business Answers Licensing Assistant.

• If you want a published reference book encompassing all of the above subjects, you can order our product, A Guide to Doing Business in Maine and Business Start-Up Kit, for $4.00. The book includes a start-up checklist, information on writing a business plan, and an internet resource guide. Federal information on such topics as child labor provisions and trademark protection are included as well as state regulations and permits, available management and technical assistance and public sources of business financing. The balance of the kit contains several useful federal business tax publications and applications, the Maine Application for Tax Registration, a list of the Small Business Development Centers and SCORE chapters in Maine and a list of upcoming business seminars held in Maine. Order form for the Business Start-Up Kit.

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