Government Resources and Links
Department of Justice; Antitrust Division
This division of the Justice Department enforces antitrust laws that apply to virtually all industries and to every level of business, including manufacturing, transportation, distribution and marketing.
Department of Treasury
The US Treasury Department oversees monetary functions such as budgets, taxes and currency production and circulation as well as critical functions in law enforcement, economic policy development, and international treaty negotiation.
Environmental Protection Agency
US government agency responsible for developing and enforcing regulations under existing environmental laws.
Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is the US government agency charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC is a government agency that was created to insure deposits and promote safe and sound banking practices.
Internal Revenue Service; Apply online for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
This link takes you to a page on the IRS website where you can apply for an EIN number.
IRS SS-4 Form
Fillable version of Application for a Federal Employer Identification Number.
Interstate Motor Carrier Rules (US Department of Transportation)
This section of the US Department of Transportation’s website provides information on interstate motor carrier rules, regulations and requirements.
Office of Foreign Assets Control (US Treasury)
OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals. You can search the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list on this site.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
The OCC charters, regulates and supervises national banks.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) List of Active National Banks
This list includes the location of the main office of each bank.
Patent and Trademark Office
Federal agency that administers the laws relating to patents and trademarks.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Government agency that regulates US securities markets.
Small Business Administration
The US SBA provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run and grow their businesses.
State and Local Government Resources
Helpful links to state and local government information.
US Copyright Office
Provides information about copyright law and the procedures for making registration, explains the operations and practices of the Copyright Office and reports on facts found in the public records of the Office.
US Courts
This site functions as a clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the US government.
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