Starting a Business

​​​​Online Registration

Department of Revenue New Business Registration button

1. Register with Department of Revenue if any of the following apply

  • Your business entity type is a:
    • Sole proprietorship
    • Non-Wisconsin LLC or corporation
    • Partnership
    • Nonprofit
  • You already registered directly with the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
  • You need to register for a motor fuel permit
  • You already hold one or more other permits with the Department of Revenue
One Stop Business Registration logo button

2. Otherwise - Click on the One Stop Business Registrationto register your business with multiple agencies, including the Department of Financial Institutions and the Department of Workforce Development.