{"id":1165,"date":"2016-04-18T11:57:02","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T16:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:52:59","slug":"start-or-end-a-business-state-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/start-or-end-a-business-state-links\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start or End a Business: State-by-State Links"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re starting a business or closing one down<\/a>, it can be difficult and time-consuming to figure out everything you need to do to \u201cmake it official\u201d with various government entities. Below is a basic outline of the federal and state paperwork you need to complete to legally form or dissolve a business, along with a state-by-state guide of the specific links you need in order to complete these steps.<\/p>\n

Starting a Business<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve written a business plan, chosen a trade name, and formed any necessary partnership or shareholders\u2019 agreements, you\u2019ll need to complete the following steps in order to formally establish your business at the federal and state levels:<\/p>\n