Start Your Business in Illinois Now – Clear Registration Guide for New Entrepreneurs

Clear, step-by-step diagrams from SIUE SBDC show how to register your business in Illinois, from sole proprietorships to corporations.

✨ Who It’s For

Anyone in Illinois who is ready to start a business — whether you’re forming a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company (LLC).

This is especially helpful for first-time entrepreneurs who want clear, visual guidance before filing paperwork.

✅ Why It Matters

Registering your business can feel overwhelming. Between state forms, fees, and legal terminology, it’s easy to feel unsure about what comes first.

This SIUE SBDC guide breaks the process down step-by-step using simple diagrams so you can see exactly how registration works for each business structure in Illinois — no jargon, no guesswork.

👉 What To Do Next

1️⃣ Visit the SIUE SBDC “Starting Your Business” page below.
2️⃣ Scroll down the page.
3️⃣ Click “Business Registration Process (Diagrams) [PDF]” to download the step-by-step guide.

💻 Start here:
https://www.siue.edu/business/sbdc/starting-your-business/index.shtml

🔁 After registering your business, explore funding options and next steps on the WE Hub Action Plan:
https://wehub.org/action-plan