Small Business Center Guide: Government Contacts
The following is a list of government agencies established to help you start your business. There are
resources available at the FEDERAL, STATE and LOCAL levels.
For further assistance contact the SBC at (919) 542 6495, ext. 215, or by email, gkibler@cccc.edu
FEDERAL
WWW.IRS.GOV
Provides help with:
- Checklist for Starting a Business
- Selecting a Business Structure
- Getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Business Taxes
- Recordkeeping
- Forms
NORTHCAROLINA
WWW.DORNC.COM
Provides help with:
- Corporate Income Tax and Franchise Fees
- Sales & Use Tax
- Withholding Tax
- Tax Forms
- A link to the BUSINESS SERVICENTER (great site)
- Request a New Business Packet to be sent to you
WWW.SECSTATE.STATE.NC.US
Provides help with:
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- Trademarks
- A Search of existing Corporations
WWW.NCCOMMERCE.COM/EN/BUSINESSSERVICES/STARTYOURBUSINESS
Provides help with:
- Start up Checklist
- Business Licenses & Permits
- Choosing a Legal Structure
- Business Planning & Resources
- Employer Issues
WWW.DORNC.COM/DOWNLOADS/PRIVILEGE.HTML
Provides help with:
- Filing for a NC Privilege License
LOCAL
Chatham County |
Agency |
Telephone |
Service Provided |
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Fire Marshall |
542 8259 |
Some businesses need a fire inspection |
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Environmental Health Program |
545 8316 |
Businesses serving food need inspection and permit |
|
Permitting Dept. |
545 8403 |
You may need a local permit for your business |
|
Zoning Information |
542 8285 |
Approval for the location of your business site |
|
Tax Assessor |
542 8250 |
All businesses must file for ad valorem taxes |
|
Register of Deeds |
542 8235 |
Register your Business or Assumed name |
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Building Inspections |
542 8230 |
Some business sites need to be inspection |
Siler City |
Agency |
Telephone |
Service Provided |
|
Planning/Zoning |
742 2323 |
Approval for the location of your business site |
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Building Inspector |
742 2323 |
Some business sites need to be inspection |
|
Business License |
742 4733 |
You may need a local permit for your business |
|
Water Department |
742 4733 |
Inspection of building site for approved source |
Pittsboro |
Agency |
Telephone |
Service Provided |
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Planning/Zoning |
542 4621, ext. 34 |
Approval for the location of your business site |
|
Business License |
542 4621 |
You may need a local permit for your business |
|
Building Inspections * |
542 8230 |
Some business sites need to be inspection |
Goldston |
None listed. Use Chatham County services. |
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* Building inspections for Pittsboro are handled by the Chatham County office.
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