getting landscape business started

[nickjl1]

i've been doing construction landscaping for the last three summers. I want to get my own business started but i'm not sure of where to start as far as licenses, federal tax ID number, getting jobs etc... i live in salt lake city, Utah. any info would help alot. thanks

[lawnpro724]

Contact your state department of revenue and ask them to send you a business registration tax kit, it should have everything you need. You may need to contact your department of Agraculture and take the test to get a commercial aplicators license for chemicals. You can also do an internet search for FEIN irs.gov

[Tim Wright]

A good accountant can help with the FEIN, and state board of labor for your contracting license.

Tim

[HOOLIE]

A good accountant can help with the FEIN, and state board of labor for your contracting license.

Tim

No you don't need no accountant :laugh: you just log onto irs.gov and you just apply for the number...if I remember they give you the number immediately and later on you get the official stuff in the mail.

[Solid]

You can go to http://www.utah.gov/services/business.html for info, and you can also set up your business entity online. You need a Sandy City license, unless you live in unincorporated SL county like me, then you get a county license. You can go to www.saltlakesbdc.com for free help and advice.