How Do I Register My Business with Idfpr?

To register your business with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), follow these steps:

Choose Your Business Structure
Register for Necessary Licenses and Permits

This may include professional licenses, sales tax permits, building permits, health permits, or alcohol licenses depending on your business type.
Registration Process

You can register online through the IDFPR’s portal, by mail, or in-person. The process takes 1-2 days online or longer by mail.

Make sure to also register for any required local licenses with your county or municipality and obtain necessary insurance policies like workers’ compensation.

To register a business in Illinois, you need to:

Choose Your Business Structure
Form Your Entity with the State
Register for Necessary Licenses and Permits

This may include professional licenses, sales tax permits, building permits, health permits, or alcohol licenses.

The process takes 1-2 days online or longer by mail. Also, register for required local licenses and obtain insurance like workers’ compensation.

To get Illinois business authorization, follow these steps:

Select Your Business Structure
Obtain an EIN
Apply for Necessary Licenses and Permits

Ensure you obtain the required licenses and permits from relevant local, state, or federal agencies. Each city may have specific licensing requirements. Even as a sole proprietor, certain Illinois business licenses are necessary before starting operations. If you operate without employees, you can use your SSN instead of an EIN for some applications.