New Urbana Business

Description:
I'm opening a new business in Urbana. What do I do?

You need to contact the following agencies (Some may not apply due to the type of business):

  • INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
    obtain Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
    obtain Illinois Business Tax Number (IBT)
  • C-U PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
    obtain permit and inspection if selling food
  • CITY OF URBANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
    obtain building permit and zoning approval
  • CITY OF URBANA MAYOR‘S OFFICE
    obtain liquor license if selling liquor
  • CITY OF URBANA ACCOUNTING OFFICE
    register for Food/Beverage tax or Hotel/Motel and receive tax returns

Source: City of Urbana
Date Last Revisited: 4/2/07