Get Form Ibr-1 Idaho Business Registration Form

All businesses, including home based ones, need to register their name and entity type with the Idaho Secretary of State before engaging in business. The exception is sole proprietors who use their full name as part of the business name.

The business must be operated by a full-time resident of the home, not an employee. The business must be a secondary use for the home; the primary use must remain that of a residence. The character of the home, interior and exterior, cannot be changed from that of a residence.

The cost to start an Idaho LLC is $100 for online filings, and $120 for paper filings. Forming your LLC involves filing an Idaho Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State. Filing your certificate officially creates your Idaho LLC. You can file your certificate online, by mail, or in person.

Almost every seller in Idaho needs a seller's permit. Sellers are individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies that do any of the following: Make more than two sales during any 12-month period. Make it publicly known that they sell taxable products or services.

The EIN can be obtained by calling (800) 829-4933 or by visiting the IRS website at https://.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers-eins. If you are interested in attending a Business Basics class in your area, sign up today at https://tax.idaho.gov/i-1132.cfm.

Register your business (and any of its assumed business names) with the Idaho Secretary of State. Website: sos.idaho.gov (see “Business Entities”) Phone: (208) 334-2301.

All businesses, including home based ones, need to register their name and entity type with the Idaho Secretary of State before engaging in business. The exception is sole proprietors who use their full name as part of the business name. Those who use only their last name must register.