What do I need to do?

[Anonymous]

Hey guys,
I’m thinking about starting to striping/parking lot maintenance.
What do I need to do Legally before I can start striping?

Any help would be great!

-jake

[Girish C. Dubey, President STAR, INC.]

aaaagggghhhh…I missed this.
I’m sorry.
Legally…?…probably the Vendor’s License.
I’d call the State Offices or my CPA. ( It’s been 18 years for me. )
That said…it’s not daunting. It’s not even expensive. I believe to file for a Trade Name is $25.00 and that’s probably not even required. Next…the Vendor’s License may be 50.00…? Things like that.
Check what I’ve written…it may be different in your state. In Ohio…it was simple.
I hope that kinda helps. AND…I do apologize for not getting this earlier.
Last…there may be a class in the Memphis Expo that addresses something like that. I haven’t looked though. But…if you can make it to that Expo in February…all the manufacturers will be thee and classes on how to do the work. There’s always a class or two also on the “Business” side of it.
Let me know.
Dan

[Anonymous]

Dan is correct. It differs from state to state. I started with the Department of Revenue, and they were helpful in getting me in touch with the IRS. I ended up going to the county Register of Deeds and paid $10 for a trade name, which is good for 5 years. Keep in mind that there may be city requirements, also.

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys.

I appreciate the help.

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