{"id":10024,"date":"2023-02-21T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/?p=10024"},"modified":"2023-02-23T05:16:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T05:16:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-cleaning-business-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/how-to-start-a-cleaning-business-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a cleaning business in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why start a cleaning business in Illinois?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking to start your cleaning business in the Prairie State? From bright Chicago to the charming town of St. Charles, there’s a growing demand for quality cleaning services. Whether you’re passionate about keeping homes and businesses spick and span, or you’re looking to turn your skills into a thriving business, Illinois is ready for your entrepreneurial spirit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will provide all the essential information you need to know on how to start a home cleaning company in the state of Illinois, including necessary permits, training for staff, equipment needed, insurance requirements, and more. Let’s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

A quick note:<\/h4>

The contents of this article are meant to help you grow your cleaning business, but should not be taken as legal advice. Always consult with an attorney and\/or accountant to help make legal and financial decisions. If you need help finding a professional in your area, see what other cleaning business owners recommend in our <\/span><\/i>ZenMaid Mastermind.<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We suggest reading these articles first if you haven’t already:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do I Need a Cleaning License in Illinois?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, you do not need a specific license to clean houses in Illinois. However, depending on the particular services you offer and the city or county where you operate, you may need to obtain a business license, which is generally issued by the city or county where your business is located. To learn more about cleaning codes and cleaning certifications, <\/span>save this post<\/span><\/a> to read next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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File\/Register your business with Illinois<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The state of Illinois requires that all businesses register with the <\/span>Secretary of State. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting started in Illinois is simple and affordable. To register a limited liability company (LLC), file articles of organization with the <\/span>Secretary of State<\/span><\/a> for $150. If you’re starting a sole proprietorship or partnership, you may need to obtain a local business license, which typically costs around $50. Incorporating your business involves filing articles of incorporation for $150 and securing a local business license for $50.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more instructions and a full list of costs to expect, please visit <\/span>Illinois\u2019 Business Services. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business license requirements in Illinois<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Illinois does require a business license for general house cleaning businesses. But as things often change, check with the <\/span>state\u2019s licensing needs<\/span><\/a> when registering a new business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to also check with your individual county, city, or local municipality. Requirements can vary and some may need a general business tax, licensing, or other filing requirements for business. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call your local municipality office and inquire if this is required.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get business insurance\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a breakdown of why you need insurance, the different kinds of insurance to consider, plus the difference between insurance and bonding, read this guide first<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve hired an employee, Illinois requires you to obtain Workers’ Compensation Insurance through the state’s insurance fund or a private insurance carrier. To learn more about getting insured, <\/span>please visit here. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don\u2019t plan on hiring employees, it is recommended to have business insurance when starting a cleaning business in Illinois. Business insurance can help protect your business and personal assets in the event of a lawsuit or other legal claim. Common types of business insurance to look into for cleaning businesses include general liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, and commercial property insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Why start a cleaning business in Illinois? Looking to start your cleaning business in the Prairie State? From bright Chicago to the charming town of St. Charles, there’s a growing demand for quality cleaning services. Whether you’re passionate about keeping homes and businesses spick and span, or you’re looking to turn your skills into a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":10027,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"How to start a cleaning business in Illinois","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to start a cleaning business in Illinois. From licenses to insurance, here are the steps to get your Illinois cleaning business up and running!","_seopress_robots_index":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[125],"tags":[378,376,366],"class_list":{"0":"post-10024","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-business-license","9":"tag-cleaning-license","10":"tag-starting-a-cleaning-business"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10024"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10024\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13062,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10024\/revisions\/13062"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}