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- A sole proprietorship is the simplest business form to register in Tennessee.
- To establish a sole proprietorship in Tennessee, you do not need to file any legal documents with the state.
- If your Tennessee sole proprietorship involves selling taxable goods or services, you may need to register for a Tennessee Sales Tax Certificate to collect and remit sales tax.
- In a sole proprietorship, the owner is personally liable for the business’s debts and obligations.
- The filing and issuing of DBA’s for sole proprietorships is done at the county level in Tennessee.
- To register your DBA you’ll need to submit your Assumed Name application to the county clerk’s office and pay a filing fee.
- Sole proprietorships are subject to business and professional licensing requirements.
- Discover steps to start business in Tennessee!
- Who is exempt from a business license in Tennessee? Businesses with less than $10,000 in taxable sales are exempt from taxes.
