How to Apply for a Tennessee Business

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The Tennessee Secretary of State handles registrations for businesses in Tennessee. When starting a Business in Tennessee, it needs to be registered with the Secretary of State. You can find information on a Business registered in Tennessee by doing a search on the website of the Tennessee Secretary of State.

Dissolution of a Business is also handled by the Secretary of State.


Start your search at the Tennessee Secretary of State to find the Business you are looking for.

When you get your result, information typically available includes:

  • Name of Business
  • Business Number in Tennessee
  • Current Registration Status
  • Contact Address
  • Tennessee Registered Agent
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Telephone Contact

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