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Starting a Business in Texas
Official seven-step checklist for starting a Texas business, covering planning, location, financing, structure, taxes, permits, and employer requirements.
IRS EIN Online Application
Official free federal Employer Identification Number application. Founders should use IRS directly rather than paid third-party EIN sites.
Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide
State industry-specific licenses and permits guide for Texas businesses.
City of Austin Start a Business
Austin startup guide with BizAid Orientation, business structure, tax agency, DBA/entity, and permitting links.
Texas Workforce Commission Employer Resources
Employer startup resources covering workforce assistance, employment law, tax account registration, SBA links, and hiring support.
SCORE Austin Mentorship
Free expert mentoring and workshops for Austin, Central Texas, and Hill Country entrepreneurs.
Texas Comptroller Sales and Use Tax
Official Texas sales and use tax guidance, including state and local rate structure and permit/reporting information.
Texas Comptroller Franchise Tax
Official franchise tax overview for taxable entities formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas.
TWC Unemployment Tax Registration
Official unemployment tax account registration source; TWC states employers must register within 10 days of becoming liable.
SBA Local Assistance
Federal locator for SBA district offices, SBDCs, SCORE, Women Business Centers, Veteran Business Outreach Centers, and other resource partners.
Austin Public Library Business Workshops
Library-hosted business workshops led by business professionals, paired with startup and research resources.
Governor Small Business Resource Portal
Customized Texas small business resource portal by location, business type, and need.
Governor Veteran Minority and Women-Owned Business Resources
State collection of resource organizations for veteran, minority, and women-owned businesses.
SBA Federal Contracting Guide
Federal contracting guide covering size standards, requirements, certifications, subcontracting, and federal contracting programs.