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The Texas franchise tax and sales tax permit, City of Austin permits for a storefront or office, and the new state rules for home-based businesses.

  • Texas Sales Tax Permits for New Businesses: Who Needs One and How It Works
    Taxes and Permits

    Texas Sales Tax Permits for New Businesses: Who Needs One and How It Works

  • The Texas Franchise Tax for Startups: Who Files, Who Pays and When
    Taxes and Permits

    The Texas Franchise Tax for Startups: Who Files, Who Pays and When

  • Running a Home-Based Business in Austin Under Texas’s New Rules
    Taxes and Permits

    Running a Home-Based Business in Austin Under Texas’s New Rules

  • Austin Business Permits and Zoning: Opening a Storefront, Office or Studio
    Taxes and Permits

    Austin Business Permits and Zoning: Opening a Storefront, Office or Studio

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Austin Novates

Austin Novates

A founder’s guide to starting up in Austin, from state, city and federal sources.

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