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-Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development
The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) is the primary point of contact for entrepreneurial and small business development in the State. DEDO is organized to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who may be developing a business, small business owners seeking relief from a volatile economic climate through Governor Jack Markell's Small Business LIFT program, and start-up, small, minority and woman-owned traditional businesses through our Delaware Access Program.

-One Stop
Register your business with the Division of Revenue, the Division of Unemployment Insurance and the Office of Workers Compensation. You can also link to the Division of Corporations to access incorporation forms and reserve a legal entity.

Assistance

-Attorneys and Banks Assisting Small Businesses [pdf]
-Delaware Small Business Administration Office
-Delaware Small Business Development Council
-Limited Investment for Financial Traction (LIFT)
-Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
-Small Business Development Links
-Wilmington Small Business Support Center [Non-State Link]

Incentives and Programs

-Blue Collar Job Act
-Brownfield Redevelopment Program
-Business Forms
-Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-Employee Recruiting & Retention
-Employee Training Grants
-Business Financing
-Green Industries Program
-Limited Investment for Financial Traction (LIFT)
-Micro Loan Training Program (City of Wilmington) [Non-State Link]
-Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit
-Tax and Tax Incentives [pdf]

Taxes

-Business Forms
-Business Taxpayer Online Services
-Business Taxpayer Services
-UCC Online Filing System
-Annual Franchise Tax Report
-Virtual Tax Center Service

Incorporate in Delaware

-Incorporate in Delaware Topics Page
If you are seeking to incorporate in Delaware by forming an LLC, LP, LLP, S-Corp, C-Corp, or other business entity, more detailed information can be found on the Incorporate in Delaware Topics page.

Professional Regulation and Licensing

-Division of Professional Regulation
Requirements for licensing and registration of professionals vary from specialty to specialty. Please visit the Division of Professional Regulation and select a specialty to learn more.
Updated: Tuesday, 26-Apr-2011
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