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HOW TO

START A BUSINESS

IN FAIRMONT, WV

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Schedule a meeting with the Planning Department at City Hall by contacting the City of Fairmont.

HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW BUSINESS?

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Zoning regulations may dictate where your business can locate. Visit our zoning & planning code here for more info. Also, if planning to run a business from your home, contact City Hall for a Home Occupation Affidavitt.

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Register with the Internal Revenue Service to earn a Federal Employer Identification Number by going here and with the WV State Tax Dept here.

FEIN/STATE TAX

WV SECRETARY OF STATE

Register your business with the West Virginia Secretary of State's office by going here.

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