Department of Geography - University of North Dakota
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in North Dakota
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
North Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership
North Dakota State Library
The North Dakota State Library provides local business communities with education and access to Census Bureau data and products such as Population Estimates and Projections, Income, Poverty, and Employment, and Gross Domestic Product in addition to other economic data and statistical resources.
Location and contact information:
North Dakota State Library
Liberty Memorial Building
604 E Blvd Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0800
Ms. Elizabeth Jacobs
Mr. Alfred Peterson
(701) 328-4622
North Dakota State Trademark Registration Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
North Dakota/South Dakota Native American Business Enterprise Center (NABEC)
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) provides funding for a network of minority business centers located throughout the Nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures. The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. Business referral services are provided free of charge. However, the network generally charges nominal fees for specific management and technical assistance services.
The North Dakota/South Dakota NABEC has entered into a cooperative agreement with the MBDA to further the development and stability of Native American business. This program has been operated by United Tribes Technical College since 1980.
Location:
North Dakota/South Dakota
Native American Business Enterprise Center
3315 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504
Office of Intergovernmental Assistance
The Office of Intergovernmental Assistance in the North Dakota Division of Community Services serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
Office of Intergovernmental Assistance
North Dakota Division of Community Services
North Dakota Department of Commerce
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 2
Bismarck, ND 58505-2057
Mr. Jim Boyd
(701) 328-5300
Small Business Administration (SBA) North Dakota District Office
Souris Basin Certified Development Corporation
The Souris Basin Certified Development Company is a private, non-profit corporation certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to administer the SBA 504 program throughout the state of North Dakota with concentration in Central and North-Central North Dakota.
Souris Basin Planning Council
The Souris Basin Planning Council provides a wide variety of technical assistance, project planning, development resources and programs to counties and communities throughout ND Planning Region 2, including economic development, community development, business development, infrastructure development activities, and land use planning. The Council also has low-interest financing and grant programs available for new and small businesses.