How to Start a Business
Click here for Starting a Business Contacts.
If you are thinking about starting up a new business in Lincolnton or Lincoln County.
Here are places to call for assistance.
Local:
For free Local Counseling when starting up your new business call:
Gaston College Small Business Center
201 Hwy 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034
Tel: 704-922-6449
NC Small Business Tech Dev Center
201 Hwy 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034
Tel: 704-922-6449
Business License
No business license required in Lincolnton or Lincoln County
Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
Insurance Agency or Agent of your choice
Zoning
Lincoln County:
Tel: 704-748-1507
City of Lincolnton:
Tel: 704-736-8930
C. Assumed Name Act
Register of Deeds
County Court House, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Tel: 704-736-8531 or 704-736-8530
Building Inspection
City and County Inspections
Tel: 704-736-8434
Building Permits
City and County
Tel: 704-736-8724
Fire Prevention Inspection
City Fire Department
Tel: 704-736-8920
County Fire Marshall
Tel: 704-736-8514
Health Department Inspection
Lincoln Health Department
151 Sigmon Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Tel: 704-735-3001
Business Listing
Tel: 704-736-8549
Tax Listing
Tel: 704-736-8550
Unemployment Insurance Tax
N.C. Employment Security Commission –
Unemployment Insurance Division
529 N. Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Tel: 704-735-8035
State:
To find out the rules and regulations for your type of business:
U.S. Dept of Labor OSHA
4 West Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1092
Tel: 919-733-0359
NC Dept of Labor
1101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1101
Tel: 1-800-NC-LABOR (625-2267) or 919-807-2796
Sales and Use Tax
NC Dept of Revenue, PO Box 25000
Raleigh, NC 27640-0640
Toll Free: 1-877-252-3052
Employer ID Numbers
Apply On-Line
Click “Business” Tab
Privilege License
NC Dept of Revenue, PO Box 25000
Raleigh, NC 27640-0640
Toll Free: 1-877-308-9103
NC Income Tax
NC Dept of Revenue, PO Box 25000
Raleigh, NC 27640-0640
Toll Free: 1-877-252-3052
Estate and Gift Tax
NC Dept of Revenue, PO Box 25000
Raleigh, NC 27640-0640
Toll Free: 1-877-252-3052
IRS Tax Assistance Center
115 Fifth Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 27609
Tel: 828-345-1033
Business ServiCenter – A Service of the NC Department of Commerce
Starting A New Business in North Carolina
1-800-228-8443 or 919-715-2864
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