Start & Build Your Business

Find the tools and information to help your business succeed. Whether you’re starting, growing, or scaling your business, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

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Start a Business in Massachusetts

Explore these resources before starting your business in Massachusetts.

How to start your business 

Business taxes in MA 

Professional licenses & permits 

Workers' compensation 

Workforce, Internships & Training

Explore how to attract talent, grow your team, and support job creation in the state.

Attain, retain and develop your workforce 

Start an apprenticeship program 

Tax Incentives for Job Creation 

Business Insurance

Get access to the must-have information for insurance coverage as a business or employer.

Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) 

Unemployment insurance for employers 

Unemployment Assistance (UA) certificates of compliance 

Facilities & Sites

Learn about building permits, find available public properties, and find loans to help your real estate decisions.

Building permits 

Find a property 

Commercial real estate loans 

Utilities & Infrastructure

Explore the Massachusetts transportation plans, utility programs, and more.

Transportation development & review 

Department of Utilities services 

MassWorks infrastructure program 

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