TITLE 86: REVENUE
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
PART 195 PARKING EXCISE TAX
SECTION 195.135 REGISTRATION OF OPERATORS
Section 195.135 �Registration of Operators
a)�������� A person who engages in business as an operator of a parking area or garage in this State shall register with the Department.� Application for a certificate of registration shall be made to the Department, by electronic means, in the form and manner prescribed by the Department and shall contain any reasonable information the Department may require, such as federal employer identification number, business name, address, contact information, organization type, Illinois Secretary of State identification number, owners/officers, and business activities (see Department of Revenue Form Reg-1).� The application shall contain the name of the person responsible for paying the tax to the Department.� (See Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act [35 ILCS 735].)� Upon receipt of the application for a certificate of registration in proper form and manner, the Department shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration.� Operators who demonstrate that they do not have access to the Internet or demonstrate hardship in applying electronically may petition the Department to waive the electronic application requirements.� (Section 10-30(a) of the Act)
b)�������� An operator that operates multiple parking areas or garages under one taxpayer identification number is not required to obtain a separate certificate of registration for each parking area or garage.
c)�������� The Department may refuse to issue or reissue a certificate of registration to any applicant for the reasons set forth in Section 2505-380 of the Department of Revenue Law [20 ILCS 2505] (Section 10-30(b) of the Act).
d)�������� Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Department under this Section may, within 20 days after notice of that decision, protest and request a hearing.� The Department shall give notice to the �person of the time and place fixed for the hearing and shall hold a hearing in conformity with the provisions of the Act.� After the hearing, the Department will issue its final administrative decision in the matter to the requestor.� In the absence of a protest lodged within 20 days, the Department's decision shall become final without any further determination being made or notice given. (Section 10-30(c) of the Act)
The type of business entity you choose will depend on three primary factors: liability, taxation, and record-keeping. Before you establish a business, you may consider consulting with a Corporate/Business Law Attorney or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), who specializes in your industry, for advice about what type of business entity will meet your business needs and what your legal obligations will be.
You must register your business entity with the proper government agency, once the most appropriate business entity is determined :
- Sole Proprietors and General Partnerships, operating under an assumed name, must register with the Cook County Clerk's Office.
- All other business entity types (i.e. Limited Partnership (LP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Corporation, or Not-for-Profit Corporation (NFP)) must register with the Illinois Secretary of State
Accordingly, you, or your licensed representative, must also register for your business taxes with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The City of Chicago business tax registration is part of the business license application process.
For additional information about business and tax registration, please review the chart below:
Accordingly, you, or your licensed representative, must also register for your business taxes with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The City of Chicago business tax registration is part of the business license application process. For additional information about business and tax registration, please review the chart below:
Cook County | Assumed Business Name Registration The Clerk's Office registers business names known as "assumed names" for new businesses in accordance with Illinois law. An assumed name is issued to any business entity that uses a name other than the name(s) of the individual(s) who own or operate the business. For example, a business called "John Jones, P.C." (i.e. owner's full name and title) does not have to file an assumed name, but "Jones Wrecking" does. | 50 W. Washington St. West Concourse Level Suite 114 Chicago, IL 312.603.7790 |
State of Illinois | Register with the Secretary of State If you plan to do business as a legal business entity in Illinois, regardless if you are based in Illinois or not, you will need to register with the Illinois Secretary of State. | 50 W. Washington St. West Concourse Level Suite 1240 Chicago, IL 312.793.3380 |
Obtain an Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) Account ID Number (Formerly Illinois Business Tax Number – IBT) You must register with IDOR if you conduct business in Illinois, or with Illinois customers. This includes sole proprietors (individual or husband/wife), and all legal business entities, including exempt organizations, who plan to hire employees, buy or sell products wholesale or retail, or manufacture goods. | 555 W. Monroe 11th Floor Chicago, IL 217.785.3707 and/or email: | |
US Government | Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a legal business entity. Businesses are required to obtain an EIN to file and pay any federal tax obligation. You may register for an EIN with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). IRS Guide to Starting a Business | 230 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 800.829.4933 |