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| Below are several sites that will guide you through the legal requirements from the State of Illinois and the Federal Government you must abide by. There is not a general business license issued by the City; however, visit the "Allowed Uses" page to see if a special use permit or specific license is needed. |
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| Illinois Business Portal |
This Illinois Business Portal is Illinois’s official sight for Illinois businesses. Resources include information on licensing, regulations, human resource laws, reporting requirements, occupational safety and more. If you have a law related question this is the sight we recommend you start your search.
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| Illinois Small Business Guide |
| This Small Business Guide is the Federal government's official sight to guide businesses through the legal aspects of owning a business. The site covers topic such as business licenses, taxes, workmen's compensation, employer identification number (EIN) and more. It will help you through the steps of starting a business and serve you well while operating your business |
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| IRS Tax Information for Businesses |
| This website contains information federal tax information on starting, operating, and closing a business. It also contains information on employer ID numbers, how to appeal a tax dispute, information for self-employed individuals to corporations and more. |
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| See Also: Allowed Uses |
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