New Business Road Map

 The government of Jackson County NC is dedicated to attracting and assisting prospective business owners in all phases of business development. Please use the following Business Startup Road Map in your pursuit of success: New Business Road Map North Carolina Business Plan Perhaps the most pivotal step in starting your business is developing a thorough business plan. The following agencies will aid you in preparing your plan. WCU Small Business Technology Development Center Phone:(828 227‐ 3459) Web:www.sbtdc.org • SCC Small Business Center Phone:( (800) 447‐4091 Web: www.southwesterncc.edu • Mountain BizWorks Phone:(828) 253‐
2834 Web: www.mountainbizworks.org  Business Plan Complete •
North Carolina Business Assistance The State Business License Information Office is a one‐stop informational source for all of your business licensing needs. This office serves as a liaison between businesses and the State Government by proving valuable information about state permitting and licensing for new businesses. • Business License Information Office, NC Department of the Secretary of State Phone:(800) 228‐8443 Web: www.blnc.org  Contacted State Office Business Type When starting your business it is paramount that you choose the proper business type in order to reduce liability exposure, minimize taxes, and ensure efficiency in financing. 
Sole Propriety 
Partnership 
Limited Liability Company 
“C” or “S” Corporation (please see sba.gov for aid in choosing)  Business Type selected Formalizing Your Business North Carolina Secretary of State • Filing of Articles of Incorporation or Organization Filing of Application for Certificate of Authority to transact nosiness in NC by out‐of‐state business Web: www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations Phone: (919) 807‐2225 US Federal Government‐ go to www.irs.gov/corporations for your Tax Form SS‐4 and in depth instructions  Business Formalization Complete •
Tax Credits and Incentives Cre dit for Creating Jo bs (§105-129.87)
Eligible taxpayers that meet a minimum threshold of new full‐time jobs created during the taxable year may claim a credit for each new job created. The credit is taken in equal installments over four years following the year the jobs are created. The job threshold and the credit amount per job are determined by the tier designation of the county in which the jobs are created. Please see the following website for further details http://www.thrivenc.com/incentives/financial/tax‐
credits/article‐3j‐tax‐credits  Tax Opportunities Researched Business Financing It is critical to the success of your business that you have enough money to operate until your business becomes a success. For a list of lending agencies in the area please use the following resource. Web: www.mountainlovers.com  Business Finances Arranged Real Estate Data When choosing the location of your future business, The Jackson County Tax/Mapping Office can aid you in finding land records, maps, aerial photography, and other such information. The Register of Deeds Office can also identify any possible deed or property restrictions. Please contact: • Jackson County Register of Deeds Office  Real Estate Research Completed Business Location and Zoning Jackson County is comprised of municipalities. The prospective location of your business will affect the steps you will take in respects to zoning. Please contact: • Jackson County Planning • The Town of Sylva • The Town of Cashiers Planning  Zoning Research Completed Building Permits Jackson County and or a municipality within, must issue a building permit for any new construction, building, home renovation, or change of property use. Please contact • Jackson County Permitting and Code Enforcement  Building Permit Process Completed Food Service Any business with the intention of serving food and drink must obtain the proper permits to do so. Businesses included are restaurants, hotels, venders, bed and breakfasts, day‐cares etc.… Please Contact: • Jackson County Department of Health  Food Service Permit Attained Overnight Accommodations Businesses providing overnight accommodations such as hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts etc., require an operations permit. Also businesses under this criterion must submit the proper forms for applicable room occupancy taxes.  Health Regulations/ Inspections completed  Registered Room Occupancy Tax Business Signage Jackson County along with the Towns of Cashiers, Dillsborro, and Sylva have ordinances pertaining to regulations on signs and sign permits. Please contact: • Jackson County • Town of Cashiers • Town of Dillsboro • Town of Sylva  Business Signage Completed Business Name Registration Business name registration is not required but is strongly recommended. Please contact • Jackson County Register of Deeds  Business Name Registered Business Taxes Please check with Jackson County and its municipalities for your particular taxation requirements.  Business Tax Information Checked Address and Utilities Every business no matter the service it provides needs a verified physical address and 911 registration prior to applying for utilities Business/Privilege Licenses
The Towns of Sylva and Dillsboro require a
business/privilege license for every business
located in the Town. A license must be
obtained prior to starting business and must be
renewed annually. Please contact:
Town of Sylva
Town of Dillsboro
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Work‐force Training Western Carolina University as well as Southwestern Community College serve as great resources for entrepreneurs.  Training Opportunities Researched Available Buildings and Sites For any type of building or site you desire, whether it be a warehouse or a small down town shop, Jackson County is here to aid you in your search. For a list of available properties please contact the Jackson County Planning Office Contact Information you will need to start you business. Jackson County Planning (828)‐631‐2255 Jackson County Permitting and Code Enforcement (828)‐631‐2284 Jackson County Register of Deeds (828)‐586‐7530 Town of Cashiers Call Jackson County Planning Town of Sylva Administration (828)‐586‐2719 Town of Dillsboro (828)‐586‐1439