North Dakota Business License

How to Get a Business License in North Dakota:

• If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
• Register your business entity online by using the North Dakota Secretary of State Business Registration website.
• Get licensing information and requirements from the New Business Registration website.

North Dakota State Sales Tax:

• North Dakota has a sales tax of 5%.
  • Local subdivisions may also have sales and use tax.

Useful links:

• New Business Startup
• Business Development Assistance
• Business Registration
• Business Licensing
• Business Sales Tax Requirements
• Sales and Use Tax
• SBA North Dakota
• North Dakota Small Business Development Center
• Secretary of State
• SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business