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-Delaware Guide for Small Business
This resource gives Delawareans basic information about how to start a business and was written with a specific focus on information about state services for small businesses. Because the guide has been written to be web friendly there are many references to web sites throughout the guide.

-One Stop
Register your business with the Division of Revenue, the Division of Unemployment Insurance and the Office of Workers Compensation. You can also link to the Division of Corporations to access incorporation forms and reserve a legal entity.

Assistance

-Attorneys and Banks Assisting Small Businesses [pdf]
-Delaware Small Business Administration Office
-Delaware Small Business Development Council
-Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
-Small Business Development Links
-Wilmington Small Business Support Center [Non-State Link]

Incentives and Programs

-Blue Collar Job Act
-Brownfield Redevelopment Program
-Business Forms
-Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-Employee Recruiting & Retention
-Employee Training Grants
-Business Financing
-Green Industries Program
-Micro Loan Training Program (City of Wilmington) [Non-State Link]
-Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit
-Tax and Tax Incentives [pdf]

Taxes

-Business Forms
-Business Taxpayer Online Services
-Business Taxpayer Services
-UCC Online Filing System
-Annual Franchise Tax Report
-Virtual Tax Center Service

Incorporate in Delaware

-Incorporate in Delaware Topics Page
If you are seeking to incorporate in Delaware by forming an LLC, LP, LLP, S-Corp, C-Corp, or other business entity, more detailed information can be found on the Incorporate in Delaware Topics page.

Professional Regulation and Licensing

-Division of Professional Regulation
Requirements for licensing and registration of professionals vary from specialty to specialty. Please visit the Division of Professional Regulation and select a specialty to learn more.
Updated: Wednesday, 18-Nov-2009
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