How To Start A Cleaning Business In Iowa

Here is some helpful information on how to start a cleaning business in the state of Iowa.

Getting Started– Here is a website to help you get started with your business: IA Source Link

-Select your business structure.

Determine what business structure you wish to have for your cleaning business: Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc. – Iowa Business Structures

-Register your new cleaning business name.

Depending on the business structure you choose, you will need to contact your local county recorder, or the secretary of state.

If you need help selecting a name for your cleaning business:  Choosing A Cleaning Business Name

 -Register your new cleaning business with the state of Iowa.

Find out more here: Iowa Source Link

-Open a Business Checking Account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your cleaning business with your new business name.

-Find out about taxes, hire an accountant.

You may want to have an accountant do the work. More information about taxes here: https://tax.iowa.gov/starting-business and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .

  -Liability Insurance.

Depending on what type of cleaning business you are starting, you may want to consider liability insurance.

-City License.

You may be required to obtain a license to operate your cleaning business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.