How to Start a Handyman Business In Missouri

There are some specific actions to take in order to start a handyman business in the state of Missouri.  You may want to start here:  How To Start A Handyman Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your handyman company, along with links to more information. Getting started- The state of Missouri provides a few helpful websites for getting your business started: http://www.sos.mo.gov/business/outreach/starting_steps and http://business.mo.gov/start/index.html

-Register your handyman business name.

Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: http://www.sos.mo.gov/business/corporations/startBusiness#fictitious If you need help selecting a name for your handyman business:  Choosing a Handyman Business Name and Handyman Business Name Ideas

-Select your business structure.

Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: http://www.sos.mo.gov/business/corporations/startBusiness#entity More on Business Entities Here: Handyman Business Structure

-Register your handyman business.

You can find out more about registering your handyman business with the state of Missouri here: http://business.mo.gov/register/index.html

-Open a Business Checking Account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your handyman business with your new business name.

-Find out about taxes and hire an accountant.

You may want to file your own taxes if you are a small company. As you grow, it will be easier to have an accountant do the work. More info about taxes here: http://dor.mo.gov/business/ and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business

-Register as a Contractor.

Check with your local government about contractor registration.