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TO FILE YOUR ANNUAL REPORT YOU MUST FIRST CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IN TNCaB. CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT

Next Steps for a New Business

What's next? Once your business entity has completed the registration process with the Secretary of State’s Office, there may be additional steps you need to take to get your business running.

To assist you in starting and operating your business in the state of Tennessee, we have compiled this list of online resources. Please review these links to State Departments and Boards that you may need to contact.

Helpful Links:

  • Department of Revenue New Business Guide 
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Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025. Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees. He also serves on 16 boards and commissions, on two of which he is the presiding member. The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government.

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