MyBizColorado is the fastest way to register and manage a business. This is the official filing tool for the State of Colorado.
We’re ready to help you register it. We eliminated the guesswork and streamlined the process so everything you need, from multiple state agencies is in one place:
- Licenses
- Sales Tax
- Wage Withholding
- Unemployment Insurance Accounts
- Answer just a few questions, and we’ll determine which agencies require registrations or account licenses.
- Estimate how much time it will take to complete your application.
- Can’t complete your application all at once? No worries. Create a profile, and we’ll save your information for 60 days.
- Select I Need a Break to quickly come back to where you left off.
- Keep track of progress and items to complete through your dashboard.
- Use What's This? to ask the appropriate government agency a question.
- Complete the process with a credit card or e-check.
- Print a temporary license until your permanent one arrives in the mail.
How do I know if my business name is available to register? To check if your business name is available, which means it hasn’t already been filed and registered with the Secretary of State, enter it here.
How do I determine my business type or structure? Let the U.S. Small Business Administration help you or see the additional information below.
How do I obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)? You can use a FEIN for all registrations required by state agencies. To obtain one, visit IRS Employer ID Numbers. Please note that if you don’t use a FEIN, you’ll need to use your Social Security Number.
What are the state agencies that need information from me to start my business? We’ve consolidated the information required by five state agencies to start your business in Colorado:
- Secretary of State
- Department of Revenue (DOR)
- Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)
- Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
- Office of Economic Development (OEDIT)
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