Small Business & Self-Employed Resources by State

Working for yourself means handling many things that an employer would normally take care of. Finding the right government office, tax resource, business advisor, workforce program or health coverage resource shouldn't be another full-time job.

We've organized useful official and nonprofit resources for self-employed professionals, freelancers, 1099 contractors and small business owners across the states we serve.

Last reviewed: September 2026

What Can You Find Here?

Use this page as a starting point when you're launching, running or growing your own business.

Start & Register a Business

Find official state portals for forming an LLC or corporation, business filings, licenses and registrations.

Free Business Help

Connect with Small Business Development Centers and other programs that assist entrepreneurs with planning, financing and growth.

Taxes & Hiring

Find state tax departments, workforce systems and employer resources when your business starts to grow.

Insurance & Health Resources

Find state insurance regulators and official public health coverage resources when you need them.

National Resources for Self-Employed & Small Business Owners

These resources are useful regardless of which state you live or work in.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Guides for starting, funding, managing and growing a small business.

Visit SBA.gov →

SCORE

Small-business mentoring, educational programs and business templates.

Visit SCORE →

America's SBDC

Find a Small Business Development Center near you for business assistance.

Find an SBDC →

IRS Small Business & Self-Employed

Federal tax guidance for independent contractors and business owners.

Visit IRS →

Employer Identification Numbers

Official IRS information about applying for and using an EIN.

EIN Information →

HealthCare.gov

Federal individual and family health coverage information and enrollment resources.

Visit HealthCare.gov →

U.S. Department of Labor

Federal information about wages, employment rules and workplace requirements.

Visit DOL →

OSHA Small Business Resources

Workplace safety information designed for smaller employers.

Visit OSHA →

FTC Small Business Cybersecurity

Practical guidance for protecting your business and customer information.

Visit FTC →

SAM.gov

Official federal portal for businesses interested in federal contracting opportunities.

Visit SAM.gov →

Census Business Builder

Free market, demographic and economic data useful for business planning.

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211

Find community, financial, housing, food and health-related assistance near you.

Visit 211 →

HRSA Health Center Finder

Locate federally supported community health centers across the United States.

Find a Health Center →

Medicare Care Compare

Search and compare hospitals, physicians and other health care providers.

Search Care Compare →

EEOC Small Business Resources

Employment discrimination guidance and compliance resources for smaller employers.

Visit EEOC →

Resources by State

Open your state below to find business, tax, insurance, health and workforce resources.

Alabama 6 resources

Official and nonprofit resources for Alabama entrepreneurs, independent contractors and small business owners.

Alabama Business Entities Register, search and maintain Alabama business entities. Alabama Secretary of State → Alabama SBDC Business advising, training and resources for Alabama entrepreneurs. Small Business Help → Alabama Department of Revenue State tax registration, filing and business tax information. Tax Resources → Alabama Department of Insurance Insurance information, licensing and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Alabama Medicaid Official Medicaid eligibility, application and member resources. Health Coverage Resource → Workforce Alabama Hiring, workforce development, training and employer resources. Workforce Resources →
Arizona 6 resources

Resources for Arizona freelancers, contractors, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Arizona Business One Stop Plan, register, operate and maintain an Arizona business. Official Business Portal → Arizona Small Business Development Center Business counseling, training and assistance throughout Arizona. Business Help → Arizona Department of Revenue Business taxes, transaction privilege tax and state tax resources. Tax Resources → Arizona DIFI Insurance regulation, licensing and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → AHCCCS Arizona's official Medicaid and public health coverage program. Health Coverage Resource → ARIZONA@WORK Employer recruiting, workforce development and training resources. Workforce Resources →
Arkansas 6 resources
Arkansas Business & Commercial Services Business formations, filings, searches and entity information. Secretary of State → Arkansas SBTDC Business startup, planning, research and growth assistance. Business Help → Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration State tax and business financial administration resources. Tax Resources → Arkansas Insurance Department Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Arkansas Medicaid Official state Medicaid information and assistance. Health Coverage Resource → Arkansas JobLink Post jobs, search candidates and access workforce resources. Employer Resources →
Colorado 6 resources
MyBizColorado Official tools for starting and managing a Colorado business. Business Portal → Colorado SBDC Business consulting, training and entrepreneurial assistance. Business Help → Colorado Department of Revenue State tax registration, filing and business tax information. Tax Resources → Colorado Division of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer resources. Insurance Resources → Health First Colorado Colorado Medicaid eligibility and member information. Health Coverage Resource → Colorado Jobs & Training Employment, hiring and workforce-development resources. Workforce Resources →
Florida 6 resources
Sunbiz – Start a Business Form corporations, LLCs and other Florida business entities. Florida Department of State → Florida SBDC Network Consulting, training and resources for Florida businesses. Business Help → Florida Department of Revenue Florida business tax registration and filing resources. Tax Resources → Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Insurance company, market and regulatory information. Insurance Resources → Florida Medicaid Official Medicaid information from Florida AHCA. Health Coverage Resource → Employ Florida Workforce, recruiting, job posting and employer tools. Employer Resources →
Georgia 6 resources
Georgia Starting a Business Guide State guide covering formation, taxes, licensing and insurance. Official State Guide → University of Georgia SBDC Consulting and educational resources for Georgia entrepreneurs. Business Help → Georgia Department of Revenue Business tax registration, accounts and filing. Tax Resources → Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance Insurance regulation, licensing and consumer services. Insurance Resources → Georgia Medicaid Official Medicaid eligibility and coverage information. Health Coverage Resource → Georgia Department of Labor – Employers Hiring, unemployment and employer workforce resources. Employer Resources →
Illinois 6 resources
Start a Business in Illinois Official Illinois resources for business startup and operation. State Business Resource → Illinois SBDC Business planning, financing, training and advisory resources. Business Help → Illinois Department of Revenue State business tax registration and filing information. Tax Resources → Illinois Department of Insurance Insurance information and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Illinois Medicaid Official health coverage and Medicaid information. Health Coverage Resource → IllinoisJobLink Recruit employees, post jobs and access workforce services. Employer Resources →
Indiana 6 resources
INBiz Indiana's one-stop portal for registering and managing a business. Business Portal → Indiana SBDC Business advising, market research and entrepreneurial support. Business Help → Indiana Department of Revenue Indiana business tax information and online services. Tax Resources → Indiana Department of Insurance Insurance consumer and regulatory information. Insurance Resources → Indiana Medicaid Eligibility, enrollment and member information. Health Coverage Resource → WorkOne Indiana Hiring, training and workforce-development resources. Employer Resources →
Iowa 6 resources
Iowa Business Services Business entity filings, searches and official state resources. Secretary of State → Iowa SBDC Business counseling and assistance for Iowa entrepreneurs. Business Help → Iowa Department of Revenue Business taxes and state tax filing resources. Tax Resources → Iowa Insurance Division Insurance regulation and consumer information. Insurance Resources → Iowa Medicaid Official Iowa Medicaid information and assistance. Health Coverage Resource → IowaWORKS Hiring, workforce and employment services. Employer Resources →
Kansas 6 resources
Kansas Business Services Entity formation, business filings and business searches. Secretary of State → Kansas SBDC Business counseling and educational assistance. Business Help → Kansas Department of Revenue State taxes, registrations and business tax resources. Tax Resources → Kansas Department of Insurance Insurance information, licensing and consumer services. Insurance Resources → KanCare Kansas Medicaid program information and member resources. Health Coverage Resource → KANSASWORKS Post jobs, recruit employees and access workforce programs. Employer Resources →
Kentucky 6 resources
Kentucky Business One Stop Plan, register and manage a Kentucky business. Business Portal → Kentucky SBDC Business planning, consulting and entrepreneurial assistance. Business Help → Kentucky Department of Revenue Business tax information, registration and filing. Tax Resources → Kentucky Department of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Kentucky Medicaid Official Medicaid coverage and program information. Health Coverage Resource → Kentucky Career Center Hiring, recruitment and workforce-development assistance. Employer Resources →
Louisiana 6 resources
GeauxBiz Louisiana's portal for launching and managing a business. Business Portal → Louisiana SBDC Small-business consulting and entrepreneurial support. Business Help → Louisiana Department of Revenue Business tax registration and filing resources. Tax Resources → Louisiana Department of Insurance Insurance regulation, licensing and consumer resources. Insurance Resources → Louisiana Medicaid Official state Medicaid eligibility and member information. Health Coverage Resource → HiRE Louisiana Hiring, job posting and workforce resources for employers. Employer Resources →
Maryland 6 resources
Maryland Business Express Plan, start, manage and grow a Maryland business. Business Portal → Maryland SBDC Small-business consulting, education and support. Business Help → Comptroller of Maryland Maryland tax accounts, filing and business tax resources. Tax Resources → Maryland Insurance Administration Insurance information, consumer help and licensing. Insurance Resources → Maryland Medicaid Official Medicaid information and coverage resources. Health Coverage Resource → Maryland Workforce Exchange Recruitment, hiring and workforce programs for employers. Employer Resources →
Michigan 6 resources
Michigan Business Resources State resources for starting, operating and growing a business. Official Business Resource → Michigan SBDC Consulting, research and small-business assistance. Business Help → Michigan Treasury State business taxes and registration information. Tax Resources → Michigan DIFS Insurance and financial-services regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Michigan Medicaid Medicaid eligibility, benefits and application information. Health Coverage Resource → Pure Michigan Talent Connect Connect employers with job seekers and workforce services. Employer Resources →
Mississippi 6 resources
Business in Mississippi Official state business, tax and small-business resources. State Business Resource → Mississippi SBDC Business counseling, training and entrepreneurial support. Business Help → Mississippi Department of Revenue Business taxes, registration and filing. Tax Resources → Mississippi Insurance Department Insurance regulation and consumer information. Insurance Resources → Mississippi Medicaid Official Medicaid program and eligibility information. Health Coverage Resource → Mississippi Works Employment and workforce resources for businesses and workers. Workforce Resources →
Missouri 6 resources
Missouri Business Services Business registration, filings and entity information. Secretary of State → Missouri SBDC Business advising, training and growth support. Business Help → Missouri Department of Revenue State business tax registration and filing. Tax Resources → Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer resources. Insurance Resources → MO HealthNet Missouri Medicaid information and assistance. Health Coverage Resource → JobsMoGov Employer hiring, recruiting and workforce resources. Employer Resources →
Montana 6 resources
Montana Business Services Register and maintain Montana business entities. Secretary of State → Montana SBDC Small-business counseling, planning and training. Business Help → Montana Department of Revenue State tax information and business tax resources. Tax Resources → Montana Commissioner of Securities & Insurance Insurance regulation, licensing and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Montana Medicaid Official Medicaid and health coverage information. Health Coverage Resource → MontanaWorks Hiring, workforce training and employer assistance. Employer Resources →
Nebraska 6 resources
Nebraska Business Services Official business filings and online entity services. Business Portal → Nebraska Business Development Center Business consulting, planning and entrepreneurial resources. Business Help → Nebraska Department of Revenue Business registration, taxes and online filing. Tax Resources → Nebraska Department of Insurance Insurance licensing, regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Nebraska Medicaid Official Medicaid and long-term-care program information. Health Coverage Resource → NEworks Employment, recruiting and workforce tools. Employer Resources →
Nevada 6 resources
SilverFlume Nevada's official business registration and licensing portal. Business Portal → Nevada SBDC Business advising, workshops, research and startup assistance. Business Help → Nevada Department of Taxation Business taxes, registration and tax information. Tax Resources → Nevada Division of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Nevada Medicaid Official Medicaid and health financing information. Health Coverage Resource → EmployNV Hiring and workforce services for Nevada employers. Employer Resources →
North Carolina 6 resources
North Carolina Business Registration Form and maintain North Carolina business entities. Secretary of State → North Carolina SBTDC Business advising and support for startups and growing businesses. Business Help → North Carolina Department of Revenue Business taxes, registration and filing information. Tax Resources → North Carolina Department of Insurance Insurance licensing, regulation and consumer services. Insurance Resources → NC Medicaid Official North Carolina Medicaid resources. Health Coverage Resource → NCWorks Hiring, recruitment, training and workforce services. Employer Resources →
Ohio 6 resources
Ohio Business Gateway Business registration, tax filing and state business services. Business Portal → Ohio SBDC Small-business advising and entrepreneurial resources across Ohio. Business Help → Ohio Department of Taxation State business taxes and filing resources. Tax Resources → Ohio Department of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Ohio Medicaid Official Medicaid eligibility and program information. Health Coverage Resource → OhioMeansJobs Recruiting, hiring and workforce-development services. Employer Resources →
Oklahoma 6 resources
Oklahoma Business Hub Central resource for starting, changing and growing a business. Business Portal → Oklahoma SBDC Business consulting, training and research assistance. Business Help → Oklahoma Tax Commission Business registration, sales tax and other business tax resources. Tax Resources → Oklahoma Insurance Department Insurance consumer and regulatory information. Insurance Resources → SoonerCare Oklahoma Medicaid enrollment and member resources. Health Coverage Resource → Oklahoma Workforce Resources Hiring, employment and workforce-development assistance. Employer Resources →
Pennsylvania 6 resources
PA Business One-Stop Shop Plan, register, operate and grow a Pennsylvania business. Business Portal → Pennsylvania SBDC Consulting and educational support for Pennsylvania businesses. Business Help → Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Business tax registration and filing. Tax Resources → Pennsylvania Insurance Department Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Official Medicaid and public health coverage resources. Health Coverage Resource → PA CareerLink Recruiting, hiring and workforce-development services. Employer Resources →
South Carolina 6 resources
South Carolina Business One Stop Business startup, licensing, tax and employer resources. Business Portal → South Carolina SBDC Business counseling, resources and seminars. Business Help → South Carolina Department of Revenue Business tax information, registration and filing. Tax Resources → South Carolina Department of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Healthy Connections Medicaid South Carolina Medicaid and health coverage resources. Health Coverage Resource → SC Works Employer recruiting, hiring and workforce resources. Employer Resources →
South Dakota 6 resources
South Dakota Business Services Start a business, file annual reports and maintain entities. Secretary of State → South Dakota SBDC Business planning, financing and small-business consulting. Business Help → South Dakota Department of Revenue Business taxes, forms and online services. Tax Resources → South Dakota Division of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → South Dakota Medicaid Official Medicaid eligibility and program information. Health Coverage Resource → SDWORKS Workforce and recruitment resources for employers. Employer Resources →
Tennessee 6 resources
Tennessee Business Services Business entity formation, searches and filings. Secretary of State → Tennessee SBDC Business consulting, training and entrepreneurial resources. Business Help → Tennessee Department of Revenue State business taxes and filing resources. Tax Resources → Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Insurance regulation, licensing and consumer services. Insurance Resources → TennCare Tennessee Medicaid program information and resources. Health Coverage Resource → Jobs4TN Hiring, recruitment and workforce resources. Employer Resources →
Texas 6 resources
Starting a Business in Texas Official Texas guide covering formation, taxes, licenses and permits. State Business Resource → Texas SBDC Network More than 40 centers providing business consulting and training. Business Help → Texas Comptroller Business taxes, sales tax and state tax accounts. Tax Resources → Texas Department of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Texas Medicaid & CHIP Official Texas public health coverage information. Health Coverage Resource → WorkInTexas Hiring, job posting and workforce resources for Texas employers. Employer Resources →
Utah 6 resources
Utah Business Official resources for starting, running and closing a Utah business. Business Portal → Utah SBDC Confidential small-business consulting and training. Business Help → Utah State Tax Commission Business tax registration, filing and tax information. Tax Resources → Utah Insurance Department Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Utah Medicaid Eligibility, benefits and public health coverage information. Health Coverage Resource → Utah Department of Workforce Services Recruiting, employment and workforce-development resources. Employer Resources →
Virginia 6 resources
Virginia Business One Stop Plan, establish and expand a Virginia business. Business Portal → Virginia SBDC Individualized business advising and educational resources. Business Help → Virginia Tax State business tax registration and filing resources. Tax Resources → Virginia Bureau of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer information. Insurance Resources → Cover Virginia Virginia Medicaid and health coverage information. Health Coverage Resource → Virginia Workforce Connection Recruiting, employment and workforce assistance. Employer Resources →
West Virginia 6 resources
West Virginia One Stop Business Portal Start, operate and grow a West Virginia business. Business Portal → West Virginia SBDC Business coaching, training and entrepreneurial assistance. Business Help → West Virginia State Tax Department State business tax and filing information. Tax Resources → West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → West Virginia Medicaid Official Medicaid resources from the Bureau for Medical Services. Health Coverage Resource → WorkForce West Virginia Hiring, employment and workforce-development resources. Employer Resources →
Wisconsin 6 resources
Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal Business registration and state agency services. Business Portal → Wisconsin SBDC Business consulting, education and entrepreneurial resources. Business Help → Wisconsin Department of Revenue State business taxes and filing information. Tax Resources → Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer resources. Insurance Resources → Wisconsin Medicaid Official Medicaid and BadgerCare-related information. Health Coverage Resource → Job Center of Wisconsin Recruit employees and access workforce programs. Employer Resources →
Wyoming 6 resources
Wyoming Business & UCC Center Form, search and maintain Wyoming business entities. Secretary of State → Wyoming SBDC Network Confidential advising and small-business training statewide. Business Help → Wyoming Department of Revenue State taxes and revenue information. Tax Resources → Wyoming Department of Insurance Insurance regulation and consumer assistance. Insurance Resources → Wyoming Medicaid Official Medicaid and Kid Care CHIP information. Health Coverage Resource → Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Employer hiring, workforce and labor resources. Employer Resources →

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