RESOURCES
Links to business information resources.

BUSINESS
Startup Checklist.I'm ready to start a business! I have a product/service and I'm sure that it will fly, so what do I do now?

FORMS
Here you will find the forms available for download from the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport and Tuscaloosa County. Download Forms

STRUCTURES
Ways to set up a business.One of the key decisions to make after deciding to start you own business is what type of legal structure you should use to define the type of company you own.

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Opening a new business used to involve standing in long lines, asking the same questions to dozens of people and trying to decipher numerous forms and permits.
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The Start-up Checklist is a good place for everyone to begin. These resources will help you to remember the crucial planning steps in building your business. The Resources link will be helpful in meeting your specialized needs. Don’t forget to look at the Frequently Asked Questions.

Forms Section

The Forms Section of the website is designed to allow users to view and printout available forms. In some cases the forms will allow you to enter information online and print the forms for mailing.

The forms can be sorted alphabetically or by city/county or state. You can use a key word or phrase and the site will find the forms for you. If you don’t know where to begin you can use our interactive search to help you get started.

For information on a particular form - click on the blue "i" icon. A box with a description and instructions will appear. When you are finished reading the contents, click on the X located at the top right corner to close the box. You can also download the form by clicking the "download here" that is in parenthesis at the top right corner of the box.

To download the file so a copy can be printed, you can click on the "download" icon located to the left of the form name or double-click on the form name. The form will be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click on the "printer" icon located at the top left of the Adobe File. Complete the printed form and submit to the appropriate agency.