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Resources for Starting a Business in Idaho
Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Idaho Office of the Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Idaho) is a $100 initial filing fee, $0 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is usually 3 to 5 days, unless an expedite fee is paid. Expedited service is within 8 working hours. There is no fee for the annual report, however, filing is required.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee, $0 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is usually 3 to 5 days, unless an expedite fee is paid. Expedited service is within 8 working hours.There is no fee for the annual report, however, filing is required.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Idaho) is a $100 initial filing fee, $0 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is usually 3 to 5 days, unless an expedite fee is paid. Expedited service is within 8 working hours. There is no fee for the annual report, however, filing is required.
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $100 initial filing fee, $0 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is usually 3 to 5 days, unless an expedite fee is paid. Expedited service is within 8 working hours.There is no fee for the annual report, however, filing is required.
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Idaho allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in Idaho visit this website.
Business Licenses
Business licenses in Idaho are issued through the State and Local levels. Use this website to locate your county clerk's office.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Idaho. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. This website provides links to professional licensing within Idaho. Some applications may be filed online.
State Income Tax
Idaho does have a state income tax for individuals. Idaho does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Idaho.
Idaho does not have a franchise tax for corporations.
State Sales Tax
Idaho does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Idaho. Apply for an Idaho sales tax permit here.
Employer Assistance
The state of Idaho administers labor and employment issues through the Idaho Department of Labor.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Idaho is available at this website. Manage your unemployment insurance account online using the Idaho Employer Contact Online Reporting System — ECORE — an interactive, secure Web site!
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Idaho is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Idaho regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Idaho Industrial Commission website. Employers with one or more full-time, part-time, seasonal, or occasional employees are required to maintain a workers’ compensation policy unless specifically exempt from the law. Workers’ Compensation is required to be in place when the first employee is hired.
Occupational Health & Safety
Idaho provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Idaho's Occupational Safety & Health Consultation Program. Visit their website. Funded by a grant from the Department of Labor, Idaho's Occupational Safety & Health Consultation Program is a free service for employers who seek a proactive approach to improving their safety and health programs.