Start A Business

The City of Cortez is excited that you have decided to start a business in Cortez. If you are selling goods or products in the City of Cortez, you will need to apply for a City Sales Tax License, but no general business license is required in the City of Cortez. Be sure to follow the other steps below as you start to plan your business.

The City of Cortez is excited that you have decided to start a business in Cortez. If you are selling goods or products in the City of Cortez, you will need to apply for a City Sales Tax License, but no general business license is required in the City of Cortez. Be sure to follow the other steps below as you start to plan your business.

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Colorado Small Business Development Center

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Colorado Rural Technical Assistance Program

Colorado Office of Economic Development


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State of Colorado Resources for Small Businesses

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            Register your business and business name with the State of Colorado

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Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) EINs must be used by business entities like corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Sole proprietors are not required to have an EIN but may obtain one if they wish. Click here to get your EIN.