Starting a Business

The following links may be helpful to individuals just starting a business.

• Naming Your Business
• Establishing a Legal Entity
• Obtain a Federal ID or Sales Tax Number
• Finding a Location
• Does My Business Require a License?

Operating a Business

The following links may be helpful to businesses who are already up and running.

• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
• Detroit Health Department 
  • Food Safety
  • Environmental Health and Safety FAQs
• Renew Your Business License
• Permit New Construction or Renovation
• Small Business Resources

Construction / Renovation

The following links may be helpful to owners who are beginning construction projects.

• Rental Property Registration
• Bricks and Beams
• Permitting Construction