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Best States to Start a Small Business in 2023
- Indiana ranks as the best state for new businesses with favorable conditions.
- Utah comes in second with a fast-growing working population and well-developed economy.
- Georgia offers ample venture capital, low business taxes, and high entrepreneurship rates.
Business-Friendly States Rankings
- Wyoming, Alaska, Nevada, Texas, Delaware, Utah, Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, and Florida are among the most business-friendly states.
- Consider incorporating in the state you reside in if you have fewer than five shareholders.
Starting a Business in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma boasts the third-highest business survival rate in the US, with low business costs.
Factors to Consider for Starting a Small Business
- Six key factors are crucial for small business success, each scored on a scale from 1-10.
Best States for Business Infrastructure and Innovation in 2024
- A closer look at the top 10 states providing the best environment for businesses to thrive.
America’s Best States for Business
- A study from CNBC ranks the best states for business based on an analysis of 88 factors across 10 categories.
Starting Business in Texas
- Texas tops as the best state to start a business, offering a healthy business economy with no income or corporate taxes.
Registering a Business in Texas
- Register your chosen business name
- Prepare bylaws
- Choose a business structure
- Obtain licenses and permits
- Appoint a registered agent
- Fund your business