Securing State Licenses and Permits

Corporate entity registration in Wisconsin is handled through the Department of Financial Institutions (www.wdfi.org). Employers required to carry worker’s compensation insurance can register with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development at www.dwd.wisconsin.gov. Be sure to register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at www.revenue.wi.gov to receive a tax identification number and sales tax number.

Helpful tip: The State of Wisconsin offers a Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal to register with all three of the above-referenced departments (DFI, DWD, and DOR). Professional licensing for certain professions is handled by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services at www.dsps.wi.gov.