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Welcome to our December newsletter!? We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!
As the new year approaches, now is the time to start planning that new business you always dreamed of.? Please make sure to check out the article below about making the right decisions before starting that business. Macomb County provides many resources to help you get started, plus the Clerk's Office web site has some great information.
2024 will also be an exciting time with the Presidential Primaries and Presidential General Election in November.? Please visit our Elections web site for some upcoming features, latest information and deadlines for candidates and voters.
Also, make sure to see our video feature below for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes from all of us at the Macomb County Clerk's Office.
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VIDEO FEATURE
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On behalf of Macomb County Clerk Anthony G. Forlini and the entire Clerk's Office, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have a safe holiday season!
CLICK HERE?to see Video Feature.
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How to Register Your New Business
At the Macomb County Clerk's Office, residents can register (or renew) a business under an assumed name. This registration is also known as a "DBA" (Doing Business As). Applicants will file as a "Sole Proprietorship" (one owner) or a "Co-Partnership" (two or more owners). The fee is $10 to register a business name.
You must be at least 18 years of age to file a business registration. Business registrations are valid for five years.
Corporations and LLCs (Limited Liability Company) are formed through the State. You do not want to be registered with both the County and the State, because that would be two different legal structures with two different levels of liability. Choose one or the other, not both. If you have a partnership, it is strongly recommended that you have a written agreement no matter what your legal structure may be.
The Macomb County Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBDC) provides assistance to new and existing business owners. Many of their services are free, including seminars and confidential one-on-one consulting with trained business counselors. These business counselors can help you with developing business plans, financing, marketing, or any other issues your business may be facing. Visit their website at sbdcmichigan.org/
To register for Michigan business taxes or obtain a Michigan Sales Tax License, contact the Michigan Department of Treasury online at michigan.gov/treasury or call 517-636-4660.
For application forms and more information, visit the Clerk's Office website at macombgov.org/clerk/business-registrations
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Clerk Forlini Brings Elections to Life for Macomb Community College Students
 With the Presidential Primary election in February 2024 fast approaching, what a great time for Macomb County Clerk Anthony G. Forlini to spark the curiosity of Macomb Community college students with an interactive lesson to bring elections to life and give students a hands-on "voter" experience.
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Congratulations, Troop 1407 Eagle Scouts!
 Clerk Forlini recently attended the ceremony that honored three of Boy Scout Troop 1407?s latest members to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The Troop, sponsored by the St. Margaret Men's Club (St. Clair Shores), congratulated (from left) Mason Stansberry, Luke Anderson, and Milan Edwards. These young men are definitely going to follow other great leaders that have earned their Eagle Scouts in past years.
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Celebrating December Birthdays
 Celebrating December Clerk's Office birthdays were Chief Elections Clerk Michael Grix (left) and Clerk's Office Operations Chief Brian Brdak (center).
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Lakeshore?Ukulele Strummers Treat
Clerk's Office to Holiday Favorites
 Special thanks to the Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers, who provided the entertainment at our recent Clerk?s Office Christmas Party. The group performed traditional holiday favorites with a twist, playing all different kinds of ukuleles ? baritone, electric bass, tenor, concert, soprano and banjolele.
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