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Here is what you can do in Business Survey... 

  • In the Business Survey, you will answer some basic questions that will help One Stop determine your state requirements 
  • You will be asked to describe your business: what your business does and what legal structure your business has chosen 

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Step 1: Choose the legal structure of your business

Business survey Enity type selection example screen shot. 

*If registering with the State of Michigan, you will be asked if the business needs to be registered under multiple names.

Business Survey question registering business under multiple names example screen shot. 

*If the business type will be registered with the State of Michigan, the survey will ask if you want the document filing expedited. There is a charge for Expedited Service depending on how quickly you need your application processed

Expedited service question example screen shot. 



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Step 2: Identify business type using the NAICS code search

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  • Once you add a classification code, the following questions will ask details of the business activity, including several environmentally related questions. 
  • When the survey is finished, your NAICS classification code(s) will be displayed. You can add another NAICS code or click "Next" to see a list of suggested state registrations, permits, and filings for your type of business. 

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Step 3: Select NAICS code

  • Choose the NAICS code by searching keyword or code. If you do not see a code that appropriately describes your business type, you can search another keyword or code for new results.
  • Choosing proper NAICS code example screen shot. 


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Step 4: Answer additional survey questions

  • Because some types of business may, or may not, need certain permits, licenses, or registrations, One Stop will ask you some additional questions to determine if your business needs any of these to operate. 

Additional questions may be asked to determine specific requirements example screen shot. 


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Step 5: Add additional NAICS codes, if necessary

  • After you have completed steps 1-4, you may add additional NAICS codes, if necessary. Otherwise, click next to continue. 

Adding NAICS example screen shot. 

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