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Information on Starting, operating, and growing a business can seem like a huge task. Having a guide of how to get started and where to go can make it easier. Below is a list of some things to consider for operating most businesses. Certain types of businesses may be required to meet additional requirements. Don’t be afraid to ask about any special requirements for your business as you go. HICKMAN COUNTY ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSN. BUSINESS LICENSE (TENNESSEE BUSINESS TAX) Practically all businesses must register with the Hickman County Court Clerk within 20 days after beginning business, and pay the filing or business license fee. The filing fee is paid to the county clerk or city clerk. At this time, the clerk will assign the business a classification and gross receipts tax rate. Thereafter, the business pays the annual filing fee with the annual payment of the gross receipts tax. Hickman County Clerk Hickman County Administrative Building 114 N Central Ave Centerville, TN 37033 931.729.2621 www.hickmanco.com/departments.htm IRS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Most businesses need an IRS identification number. Obtain a Form SS-4 (application for Employer Identification Number) from: Internal Revenue Service 801 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 615.250.5670 www.irs.ustreas.gov TENNESSEE EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER You must obtain a Tennessee Employer Identification Number if (1) you are liable under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act; (2) the business has a total payroll of $1,500 or more in any quarter of the tax year; or (3) the business has at least one employee, full- or part-time, on any day during 20 different weeks of the tax year. Obtain your number from: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employer Services 500 James Robertson Parkway Davy Crockett Tower, Eighth Floor Nashville, TN 37245-3555 615.741.2486 www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/esdiv.html SALES TAX NUMBER Any business liable for collection and payment of the sales and use tax is required to register with the Department of Revenue. Obtain a Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration from this department. Tennessee Department of Revenue 500 Deaderick Street Andrew Jackson State Office Building, Room 1200 Nashville, TN 37242-1099 615.253.0600 or 1.800.342.1003 (in state) www.tennessee.gov/revenue revenue@state.tn.us WORKERS' COMPENSATION If you have five or more full- or part-time employees and are not exempt from the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act, you must obtain Workers' Compensation coverage for all eligible employees immediately. You can obtain this insurance from your local business insurance agent. For more information, contact: Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Workers' Compensation 610 James Robertson Parkway Andrew Johnson Building, Eighth Floor Nashville, TN 37243-0655 615.741.2395 www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/wcomp UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Every Tennessee employer is required to pay unemployment insurance. Contact: Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Employment Security 500 James Robertson Parkway Davy Crockett Tower, Eighth Floor Nashville, TN 37245-3555 615.741.2386 www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/esdiv.html SOCIAL SECURITY (FICA) If you have one or more employees, you must deduct the employees' part of Social Security taxes (FICA) from their wages and report these deductions, along with payment of your part of these taxes and all deductions of income taxes made from employees' wages on Form 941. Each employee must fill out a form W-4. Obtain these forms from the IRS. Internal Revenue Service 801 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 615.259.5656 or Free Federal Tax Assistance: 1.800.829.1040 Free Federal Tax Forms or Publications: 1.800.829.3676 www.irs.ustreas.gov CORPORATE CHARTER APPLICATION (IF you decide to incorporate) To apply for incorporation of your business, contact: Tennessee Secretary of State 312 Eighth Ave. North William Snodgrass Building, Sixth Floor Nashville, TN 37243-3795 615.741.2286 www.state.tn.us/sos/ ZONING AND CODE REQUIREMENTS Where your business can legally be located and operated is a matter subject to zoning and code requirements. Before you make a substantial investment of time and money, you should check to see if you will comply with the zoning and code requirements related to your business. Failure to obtain proper permits prior to opening a business could result in fines, or even the relocation of a business, if standards cannot be met at the current location. planning@hickmanco.com www.hickmanco.com/planning/ In Centerville :Stanley Gordon Centerville City Hall 102 E Swan Street Centerville, TN 37033 931.729.4246 FOR FOOD SERVICE, BED & BREAKFAST, CHILD CARE BUSINESSES Tennessee Department of Health General Environmental Health 425 Fifth Avenue, North Cordell Hull Building, 6th Floor Nashville, TN 37243 615.741.7206 www2.state.tn.us/health/GEH/index.htm CoverTN 1-866-COVERTN www.covertn.gov UTILITIES Dickson Electric (East Hickman area) UTILITIES Bon Aqua & Lyles Utility District (East
Hickman) UTILITIES Water Authority of Dickson County (Hwy 46/7
corridor) UTILITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Joining the chamber of commerce will increase the visibility of your business, provide networking opportunities, and help improve the local economic environment in which your business operates. Hickman County Chamber of Commerce www.hickmanco.org Local Banks Community First Bank & TrustCenterville Location 314 N Public Square P.O. Box 9 Centerville, 37033 931.729.5181 Lyles Location 5200 Hwy 100 Lyles, TN 37098 931.729.5181 First Farmers & Merchants
Bank First Federal Bank NOTE: It is the responsibility of each business owner to meet all legal requirements. This list is intended to be a guide and no claim that it includes every requirement for any business is made. You should be the expert on your business, but don’t assume that you should not seek information and advice. *********************
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