New Business Checklist

Contact Village of Glen Ellyn Economic Development:
New Business Toolkit (PDF)
Access "How To" guidance to prepare your Business Plan:
Research Village permit requirements and approval process on the Building Permit and Inspections page.
Complete the Food & Beverage Tax Registration Form.
For food service operators, contact DuPage County Health Department, Phone: 630-682-7400.
Search the corporate/LLC database for name availability with the Illinois Secretary of State Office, Phone: 217-782-9521.
Register your business name with the DuPage County Clerk's Office, Phone: 630-682-7035.
Apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the Internal Revenue Service.
Register with State for tax identification number and withholding for employees with the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Register to remit unemployment insurance payments for employees with the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Phone: 800-247-4984.
Apply for a liquor license, if needed, with the Village of Glen Ellyn Deputy Clerk via email, Phone: 630-469-5000.
Register your business or apply for an Occupancy Certificate by completing the Business Registration Form (PDF).
Apply for downtown parking permits for business owner and employees with the Village Cashier's Office located in the Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, 1st floor, Phone: 630-547-5235.
Consider joining the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and/or the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn