Idaho Business Registration Template

Idaho Business Registration Template

The Idaho Business Registration Form is a crucial document for anyone looking to establish a business in Idaho. This form, officially known as Form IBR-1, allows you to register your business with the state, ensuring compliance with local regulations. By completing this form, you take the first step toward launching or modifying your business operations in Idaho.

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Form IBR-1

Business Registration Form

Revised 2019

Register online at:

business.idaho.gov/forms

Fax to: (208) 334-5364

 

 

 

IDAHO BUSINESS REGISTRATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHADED AREAS FOR STATE USE ONLY

 

 

 

 

Return to: PO BOX 36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Account Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirmation No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOISE, ID 83722-0410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Type of business (see instructions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1a. If LLC, how have you chosen to be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

taxed for income tax purposes?

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

 

 

 

Partnership

 

 

S Corporation

 

 

Sole Proprietorship

 

Single Member

Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

Nonprofit

 

 

 

 

Government

 

 

Fiduciary/Trust

 

 

Limited Liability Company

 

Partnership

S Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Purpose of registration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New applicant

 

 

 

 

 

Change legal name

 

 

Change assumed business name (DBA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add new account type

 

 

 

 

 

Add/change location

 

 

Change in partners, shareholders or managing members

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Apply for permits/accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boise Auditorium

 

 

 

Idaho Falls Auditorium

 

 

Pocatello/Chubbuck Auditorium

 

E911 Prepaid Wireless Fee

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

Marketplace Facilitator

 

 

 

Out-of-State Retailer

 

Use

 

Travel & Convention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unemployment

 

Withholding

 

 

 

Withholding only, no employees working in Idaho

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Request more information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amusement Device

 

 

 

 

Beer/Wine

 

 

 

 

 

Cigarette/Tobacco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)

 

5.

Social Security number (SSN)

 

6.

Legal business name (see instructions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name on SSN card for Sole Prop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Assumed business name (DBA) Filed with Sec of State

 

 

8. Date incorporated

 

 

9.

State incorporated in

10. Month tax year ends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Date business began in Idaho

 

 

 

12. Date sales or use will

begin in Idaho

 

 

 

13.

Estimated

monthly taxable sales

 

 

monthyear

14.Physical location of business if outside Idaho (no PO Box or mail drop addresses)

Street address

City

State

County

ZIP Code

15.Required: Physical location of Idaho employees or the lodging facility address (no PO Box or mail drop addresses)

Street address

City

State

County

ZIP Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. Mailing address

 

 

 

 

Street address or PO Box

City

State

County

ZIP Code

17.Mailing for Idaho State Tax Commission forms

Street address or PO Box

City

State

County

ZIP Code

18.Business telephone number 19. Business contact person (name, title, and email) (See instructions for definitions.) POA will be required.

(

)

 

 

20. Telephone number & extension of authorized contact person 21. Email address of authorized contact person

22. Fax number of authorized contact

 

 

person

 

(

)

(

)

23.Primary nature of business: (Specify the product manufactured and/or sold or the type of service performed.)

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24.Have you ever had a withholding, sales, use, workers’ compensation or unemployment insurance number in Idaho? If yes, list all permit, account or policy numbers. (It is your responsibility to cancel any existing accounts you no longer need. Failure to provide previous account/policy numbers could result in delays and/or duplicate accounts.)

25.

Are you a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?

Yes

No

 

If Yes, Name

 

 

 

26.

If Yes, are you a Certified PEO?

Yes

No

27.

Are you an employer joining a Professional Employer Organization?

Yes

No

 

Name of PEO

 

 

 

28.

Are you an employer leaving a Professional Employer Organization?

Yes

No

 

Name of PEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.

Are you a Common Paymaster?

Yes

No

 

If Yes, Name

 

 

 

30.

Are you an employer joining a Common Paymaster?

Yes

No

 

Name of Common Paymaster

 

 

 

31.

Are you an employer leaving a Common Paymaster?

Yes

No

 

Name of Common Paymaster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.

Are you a IRS 3504 Pay Agent?

Yes

No

 

If Yes, Name

 

 

 

33.

Are you an employer joining a IRS 3504 Pay Agent?

Yes

No

 

Name of Common IRS 3504 Pay Agent

 

 

 

34.

Are you an employer leaving a IRS 3504 Pay Agent?

Yes

No

 

Name of Common IRS 3504 Pay Agent

 

 

 

35.List (a) owner and spouse of sole proprietorship, (b) all partners of partnership, (c) all corporate officers of corporation, (d) trustee or responsible party of fiduciary or trust, or (e) all members of limited liability companies. Social Security number required for every individual listed. (Use additional sheet if necessary.)

Name

Address of Residence

SSN/EIN, Phone Number and Email

Corp Title

%

Director? Compensated?

Owned

Yes/No

Yes/No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoYes

NoYes

 

 

Officer

 

Shareholder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoYes

NoYes

 

 

Officer

 

Shareholder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoYes

NoYes

 

 

Officer

 

Shareholder

 

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I am authorized as an owner, partner, corporate officer, member or representative to sign this document and that the statements made are correct and true to the best of my knowledge. (This form must also be signed by the spouse of a sole proprietor.)

Print name

 

Signature

 

Date

Print name

 

Signature

 

Date

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36. Date employees first hired to work in Idaho 37. Date of employees’ first paycheck in Idaho

38. Expected number of Idaho employees

 

 

(Include corporate officers working in Idaho)

39.Enter the amount of wages you have paid or estimate to pay in Idaho. If you haven’t paid or don’t plan to pay wages during one of the periods listed, enter “NONE.”

Jan. 1 to March 31

April 1 to June 30

July 1 to Sept. 30

Oct. 1 to Dec. 31

Current

Year

Preceding

Year

40. If you estimated wages in #39, enter the date you plan to begin paying wages.

41.

Will corporate officers receive compensation, salary or distribution of profits?

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42.

Is this an organization exempt from income tax under Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c)(3)?

Yes

No

43. Is workers’ compensation insurance needed? (see instructions)

Yes

CAUTION: This is not an application for workers’ compensation insurance

No, explain why:

44.Do you have a workers’ compensation insurance policy?

45.Have you notified your insurance company that you have or expect to have Idaho payroll?

46.Insurance agent’s name and telephone number

 

Yes

No

In process

 

 

Yes

No

 

(

)

47.

Insurance company name

48. Policy

number

49. Effective date

50. If applying for insurance with the Idaho State Insurance Fund,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

list application number:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51.

Do you plan to perform work in other states using your existing Idaho employees?

Yes

No

 

 

If Yes, will you withhold Idaho Income Tax? select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NoYes

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACQUIRING AN EXISTING BUSINESS OR CHANGING TYPE OF LEGAL BUSINESS ENTITY

 

 

If you buy an existing business, or change your business entity, Idaho law requires you to withhold enough of the purchase money to pay any sales tax and, in most cases, unemployment insurance due or unpaid by the previous owner/entity until the previous owner/entity produces a receipt from the Idaho Department of Labor and the Idaho State Tax Commission showing the taxes have been paid. If you fail to withhold the required purchase money and the taxes remain due and unpaid after the business is sold or converted to another entity type, you may be liable for the payment of the taxes collected or unpaid by the former owner/entity. When there is a change in the legal entity, you must notify your workers’ compensation insurance company.

 

52. Did you acquire all or part of an existing business?

 

53. Did you change your legal business entity?

 

All

Part

None

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

54. Previous owner’s name

55.

Business name at time of purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

56. Date acquired/changed

57. Account/permit numbers of the business

acquired/changed

58. Was there a change in owners, members, or partners?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

If Yes, are any of the former owners, members, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

partners still operating/managing the business for the

 

 

 

 

 

 

new owner(s)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

If No, is the owner of the new business ALSO a former

 

 

 

 

 

 

employee of the old business who had authority to

 

 

 

 

 

 

make financial or hiring/firing decisions?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLICATION CONSENT

59.Yes, I agree to publish my business by category both in print and on the Internet in the Business Director of Idaho at Iml.idaho.gov and any publication produced by the Idaho Department of Labor. This will increase visibility of my business to a larger pool of job applicants, will allow my business to be included when the Department of Labor responds to questions about the availability of products and services in the community, and expand the opportunity for additional sales. I acknowledge the Idaho Department of Labor’s files will be accessed to obtain my company name, address, phone number, NAICS (industry) code and range of employment.

Signature

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Form IBR-1 — Instructions Business Registration Form

Revised 2019

For faster service, you can register online at: business.idaho.gov

For more help, contact:

Idaho Department of Labor – (208) 332-3576 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 448-2977 Idaho Industrial Commission – (208) 334-6000 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 950-2110 Idaho State Tax Commission – (208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660

All information must be provided or your registration can’t be processed.

Instructions are provided only for items that may need clarification.

1.Mark the type of legal business entity. If you have questions about types of legal business entities, contact the Idaho Secretary of State, (208) 334-2300.

1a. Mark the correct box to indicate how the Limited Liability Company has chosen to be taxed for income tax purposes.

2.Mark the item(s) that best describes your purpose in filing this form:

New applicant. If the business is not currently registered with the Idaho State Tax Commission, the Idaho Industrial Commission, or the Idaho Department of Labor.

Change legal name. If the business is changing its legal name, include a copy of proof, i.e. amended articles of incorporation or federal documentation.

Change assumed business name. If the business is changing its assumed business name (DBA).

Add new account type. If you already have one of the permits listed on the application and now need another permit. (Example: You have a sales permit and now need a withholding and/or unemployment account.)

Add/change location. If the business has changed its physical business location or added other locations.

Change in partners, shareholders, or managing members. List the percentage of change if

the business has new or additional partners, shareholders, or managing members. Be sure to list all of the partners, shareholders, or managing members in box 24.

Regardless of your purpose in filing this form, the following boxes must be completed: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24.

3.Mark the type of permits or accounts you would like to apply for:

Employees. Mark Unemployment and Wthholding.

Retail sales. Mark Sales.

Indicate if you are a Marketplace Facilitator or Out-of-State Retailer. Separate permits are required.

Renting rooms for 30 days or less. Mark Sales and Travel and Convention.

Renting rooms in an Auditorium District for 30 days or less. Mark the appropriate auditorium district these rooms are located in.

Using, consuming, or storing items in Idaho on which you have not paid sales tax. Mark Use.

Withholding only. Mark the box if you have no employees physically working in Idaho, but you wish to withhold Idaho income tax as a convenience to an employee whose income is taxable in Idaho, even though it is earned in another state. Complete all applicable questions through line 34.

Selling prepaid wireless service. Mark E911 Prepaid Wireless Fee.

Mark the type of permits or accounts you would like additional information for:

Operating currency or coin-operated machines used for amusement. For example: video games or juke box. Mark Amusement Device.

Producing or wholesaling beer. Producing, distributing, or direct shipping wine. Mark Beer/Wine.

Wholesaling, distributing, subjobbing, or delivery selling of cigarettes or tobacco. Mark Cigarette/Tobacco.

You can find a permit application for amusement devices, beer, wine, cigarette, and tobacco at tax.idaho.gov, or contact the Tax Commission.

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4.List your federal Employer Identification Number

(EIN) if one has been issued to you by the Internal Revenue Service. If you have employees, or the business is other than a sole proprietorship, you must have a federal EIN. If you have applied

for your EIN, but have not received it yet, enter “applied for.” If you are not required to have an EIN, leave this box blank.

5.Enter your Social Security number if the type of business entity is a sole proprietorship.

6.List the legal name of the business. If the business is owned by a sole proprietor, list the name shown on the owner’s Social Security card.

If the business is owned by a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, list the legal name as registered with the Secretary of State.

7.List the assumed business name (DBA), if different than the legal business name. (Example: Legal name Karan Jones - DBA Karan’s Flowers.) This name must also be registered with the Secretary of State, (208) 334-2301.

8.If your business is a corporation, enter the date incorporated.

9.If your business is a corporation, enter the state in which it was incorporated.

10.If the business files income tax returns on a calendar year basis, enter December. If the business files income tax returns on a fiscal year basis, enter the month the business’ fiscal year ends.

11.Enter the date this business began operating in Idaho.

13.Estimate the highest amount of taxable sales the business will have in any month.

14.List the business’ physical location in Idaho. If you have more than one location, include a separate page listing the additional locations.

(Don’t use a PO Box or mail drop address.)

15.List the physical location where employees will perform work or the lodging facility where the accommodations are located.

17.If you wish to have the Idaho State Tax Commission report forms mailed to an address different than the one listed on line 15 (such as your accountant’s address), list that address.

18-22. You are authorizing the agencies with which you register to contact the named individual to discuss issues relating to your accounts. In some cases, there may be additional Power of Attorney requirements.

23.Describe in detail the products and/or services your business in Idaho will provide. (Example: Retail sales: clothing, food. Agricultural crops: corn, beets. General Contractor: building single- family homes.)

24.If this business entity or its owner, partners or members has ever had a withholding, sales, use, workers’ compensation or unemployment insurance number in Idaho, list all permits, accounts, or policy numbers.

35.List the appropriate information:

If you marked government on number 1, line 24 is optional.

(a)If you marked Sole Proprietorship on number 1, list the requested information for the owner and spouse.

(b)If you marked Partnership on number 1, list the requested information for each partner. If the partner is an individual, list the Social Security number. If the partner is another business entity, list the EIN. If there are more than three partners, include an additional page listing them.

(c)If you marked S Corporation, Corporation, or Nonprofit on line 1, list the requested information for each officer. Indicate if the officer is on the board of directors by writing

“yes,” “no,” or “not applicable” (NA). If there are more than three officers, include an additional page listing them.

(d)If you marked Fiduciary/Trust, list the trustees or responsible parties. If there are more than three trustees or responsible parties, include an additional page listing them.

(e)If you marked Limited Liability Company on number 1, list the requested information for all members. If there are more than three members, include an additional page listing them.

41.The Internal Revenue Service grants or denies 501(c)(3) status. The granting of this status doesn’t exempt a business from unemployment insurance tax, sales tax, withholding or workers’ compensation insurance.

42.The Idaho Department of Labor offers businesses granted 501(c)(3) status three methods for paying state unemployment insurance tax liabilities.

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32-43. If hiring one or more full-time, part-time, seasonal, or occasional workers, Idaho law requires that you obtain a workers’ compensation insurance policy prior to hiring employees unless you are exempt. A minimum penalty of $25.00 per day can be assessed against employers who operate wtihout workers’ compensation insurance.

THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE. YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT OR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE FOR ASSISTANCE.

If you answer no to this question, explain in detail why you believe workers’ compensation insurance is not needed for your business. (Include additional page if necessary.)

If your business is reorganizing, you must notify your workers’ compensation insurance carrier of the new type of business, including EIN numbers, if applicable.

If additional assistance is needed, contact the Idaho Industrial Commission Compliance Division, (208) 334-6000 or by email at suretyrequest@iic.idaho.gov.

44-49. If you already have obtained a workers’ compensation insurance policy, please complete boxes 46 through 49.

If you are in the process of obtaining a workers’ compensation insurance policy, complete boxes 46 and 47.

50.If you have applied for insurance with the State

Insurance Fund, list the application identification number.

52-57. If your business is reorganizing (i.e. you have formed a corporation which has acquired your sole proprietorship), then you are acquiring an existing business.

59.Data is maintained by the Idaho Department of Labor. Data can consist of name, address, phone number, and NAICS (industry) code. Employment figures are published in predetermined size ranges. Exact employment figures are not published.

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Essential Queries on This Form

  1. What is the Idaho Business Registration form?

    The Idaho Business Registration form, known as Form IBR-1, is a document that businesses must complete to register with various state agencies in Idaho. This form collects essential information about the business, including its legal structure, purpose of registration, and tax-related details.

  2. Who needs to fill out this form?

    Any individual or entity looking to start a business in Idaho must complete this form. This includes new applicants, those changing their business name, or those adding new account types. It is also necessary for existing businesses that have undergone changes, such as a change in ownership or location.

  3. How can I submit the Idaho Business Registration form?

    The form can be submitted online at business.idaho.gov/forms . Alternatively, you can fax it to (208) 334-5364 or mail it to the Idaho State Tax Commission at PO BOX 36, Boise, ID 83722-0410.

  4. What information do I need to provide?

    Key information required includes:

    • Type of business entity (e.g., LLC, corporation)
    • Legal business name and assumed business name (DBA)
    • Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security number
    • Physical location of the business and employees
    • Contact details for the business
  5. Is there a fee associated with filing the form?

    No fee is required to submit the Idaho Business Registration form itself. However, certain permits or licenses that may be applied for through this form could have associated fees.

  6. What if I need to change my business information later?

    If there are changes to your business, such as a new address or a change in ownership, you will need to submit a new Idaho Business Registration form to update your records with the state.

  7. What is the purpose of providing a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

    The EIN is essential for tax purposes. It is used to identify your business for federal tax obligations. If you have employees or operate as a corporation or partnership, you must have an EIN.

  8. Can I register my business if I am not physically located in Idaho?

    Yes, you can register a business in Idaho even if you are located elsewhere. However, you must provide a physical address for the business operations in Idaho, as P.O. Box addresses are not acceptable.

  9. What should I do if I have previously registered a business in Idaho?

    If you have previously registered a business in Idaho, you must list all existing account or permit numbers on the form. This helps avoid delays and ensures that you do not create duplicate accounts.

  10. How can I get help with the registration process?

    For assistance, you can contact the Idaho Department of Labor at (208) 332-3576 or toll-free at (800) 448-2977. Additional support can be obtained from the Idaho Industrial Commission and the Idaho State Tax Commission, both of which have dedicated lines for inquiries.

Misconceptions

  • Misconception 1: The Idaho Business Registration form is only for new businesses.
  • This form is not limited to new applicants. It also accommodates changes such as a legal name change, adding new account types, or changes in partners or managing members.

  • Misconception 2: Filing the form guarantees immediate approval of my business registration.
  • While submitting the form is a crucial step, approval is contingent on providing complete and accurate information. Incomplete submissions may lead to delays.

  • Misconception 3: I can use a P.O. Box as my business address.
  • The form specifically requires a physical location for the business. P.O. Boxes or mail drop addresses are not acceptable.

  • Misconception 4: I don’t need a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) if I’m a sole proprietor.
  • If you have employees or operate as a business entity other than a sole proprietorship, obtaining an EIN is necessary. Sole proprietors without employees may leave this section blank.

  • Misconception 5: I can ignore previous account numbers if I’ve changed my business structure.
  • It is important to list any previous account or policy numbers. Failing to do so may result in delays or the creation of duplicate accounts.

  • Misconception 6: The form only needs to be signed by the business owner.
  • If the business is a sole proprietorship, the spouse must also sign the form. This requirement ensures that both parties are aware of the business operations.

  • Misconception 7: I don’t need to provide my Social Security Number (SSN) if I have an EIN.
  • For sole proprietorships, the SSN is required in addition to the EIN. This information helps to identify the business owner.

  • Misconception 8: I can apply for permits and accounts later, after submitting the registration form.
  • While you can apply for some permits later, it is advisable to indicate all necessary permits on the registration form to streamline the process and avoid delays.

  • Misconception 9: The Idaho Business Registration form is only for businesses physically located in Idaho.
  • Businesses that operate in Idaho but are based elsewhere can also use this form. However, they must provide a physical location for any Idaho employees.

  • Misconception 10: I do not need to notify the Idaho Department of Labor if I change my business structure.
  • Idaho law requires notification of any changes in business structure to the appropriate agencies. This ensures compliance with state regulations.

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