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New Businesses in Chicago

The City provides support by connecting you with financial and start-up resources both online and in person by offering business guides and other information about the laws you need to comply with. Online web tools to walk you through starting a business in Chicago and connect you with the appropriate agencies along the way.

The City is here to walk you through the process of starting a business by helping you determine what licenses or permits you need, connecting you with business resources and help you navigate through City departments.

Alerts (New Businesses)

Severe Alert Apr 20, 2013 Weather-Related Warning to Consumers
High Alert Aug 22, 2013 Amended Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax Ruling 5
High Alert May 31, 2013 Parking Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2013
High Alert Apr 25, 2013 Temporary Small Business Center Hours

Most Recent News (New Businesses)

Jun 26,2013 City of Chicago Hosting Free Business Workshops Throughout July July 19 Workshop to be Conducted in Spanish
May 02,2013 Finance and Social Media Headline May’s Business Education Workshops
Apr 19,2013 Repeat Consumer Fraud or Home Repair Violators in the City of Chicago
Mar 06,2013 Airport Concessions, Mobile Food Dispenser/Preparer License Highlight March Workshops
Jan 23,2013 February Business Education Workshop Schedule Available

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