Business Registration

(These are required for all businesses in Colorado)

Colorado Secretary of State - Check name availability and register business

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Register for a free Federal Employer ID Number (aka FEIN, EIN or TIN)

Colorado Department of Revenue - Register for sales/use tax licenses, new employees, and more. Contact them to find out which taxes apply to you and your location.

Colorado State Occupational License Database - Search for any potential state and federal regulations for businesses in your specific industry. (Additional city/county regulations may exist, so be sure to check with your local city or county clerk licensing department.)

City of Alamosa Retail Sales Tax License - Register for a retail sales tax license if for the City of Alamosa.

Some templates to get you started:

Business Plan Template

12 Month Profit and Loss Projection Sheet

12 Month Sales Forecast

12 Month Cash Flow Projection

Break Even Analysis

Opening Day Balance Sheet

Personal Financial Statement

Start Up Expenses