2026 Business Registration Form
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  • Application for 2026 Business Registration

    (Only applicable for businesses with a physical presence in West Chicago)
  • Business/Organization Information

    For Business/Organization Located in West Chicago
  • New to NAICS Codes? Click HERE (opens in a new tab) to find your business NAICS Code.

  • Select all Applicable Business Activities
  • A separate license is required to be obtained and renewed for this activity.  Contact Kelly VanDinther at 630-293-2214 or kvandinther@westchicago.org in the Finance Department for the license and renewal requirements.

  • These activities are subject to the Amusement Tax per Chapter 16, Article VI of the Municipal Code. Monthly remittance is required in accordance with the Amusement Tax Form.  Questions about this requirement can be directed to Nikki Giles, Finance Director, at ngiles@westchicago.org or 630-293-2211.

  • A separate license is required to be obtained and renewed for this activity.  Contact Valeria Perez at 630-293-2203 or vperez@westchicago.org in Administration for the license and renewal requirements.

  • A separate license is required to be obtained and renewed for this activity.  Contact Jane Burke at 630-293-2245 or jburke@westchicago.org in the Community Development Department for the license and renewal requirements.

  • A separate license is required to be obtained and renewed for this activity.  Contact John Sterrett at 630-293-2247 or jsterrett@westchicago.org in the Community Development Department for the license and renewal requirements.

  • Tax Status*
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  • Sales Tax Status
  • Registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue is required to conduct business in Illinois.  If you do not have an account with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), learn more and register your business at tax.illinois.gov.

  • Business Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Indicate if the Business Owner/Corporate Contact is also any of the following (Select All That Apply)
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • The address provided below is subject to release in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  Note that commercial requests can be made that include the business mailing address, in which case the address provided below would be released.

  • Property Information

  • Information is required for each location in West Chicago where business activities/operations occur.  Provide property information here for the principal location.  Additional prompts will appear if the business/organization occupies more than one location.

  • Business Location Type*
  • Use of Space (Select All That Apply)*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Provide two separate emergency contacts for this location and provide cell numbers.  These contacts must have immediate access to the property/building and can identify the location of any fire suppression equipment and hazardous materials in the event of an emergency.

  • Identify #1 Emergency Contact (person to be called first) for this location*
  • Identify #2 Emergency Contact for this location - (second person to be called; must be different than #1 Emergency Contact)*
  • Duplicate entry.  Identify two separate Emergency Contacts to proceed.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does the Business/Organization Occupy A 2nd Location in West Chicago?*
  • Property #2 Information

  • Business Location Type*
  • Use of Space (Select All That Apply)*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Provide two separate emergency contacts for this location and provide cell numbers.  These contacts must have immediate access to the property/building and can identify the location of any fire suppression equipment and hazardous materials in the event of an emergency.

  • Identify #1 Emergency Contact (person to be called first) for this location*
  • Identify #2 Emergency Contact for this location - (second person to be called; must be different than #1 Emergency Contact)*
  • Duplicate entry.  Identify two separate Emergency Contacts to proceed.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does the Business Occupy A 3rd Location in West Chicago?
  • Property #3 Information

  • Business Location Type
  • Use of Space (Select All That Apply)*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Provide two separate emergency contacts for this location and provide cell numbers.  These contacts must have immediate access to the property/building and can identify the location of any fire suppression equipment and hazardous materials in the event of an emergency.

  • Identify #1 Emergency Contact (person to be called first) for this location*
  • Identify #2 Emergency Contact for this location - (second person to be called; must be different than #1 Emergency Contact)*
  • Duplicate entry.  Identify two separate Emergency Contacts to proceed.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does the Business Occupy A 4th Location in West Chicago?
  • Property #4 Information

  • Business Location Type
  • Use of Space (Select All That Apply)*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Provide two separate emergency contacts for this location and provide cell numbers.  These contacts must have immediate access to the property/building and can identify the location of any fire suppression equipment and hazardous materials in the event of an emergency.

  • Identify #1 Emergency Contact (person to be called first) for this location*
  • Identify #2 Emergency Contact for this location - (second person to be called; must be different than #1 Emergency Contact)*
  • Duplicate entry.  Identify two separate Emergency Contacts to proceed.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does the Business Occupy A 5th Location in West Chicago?
  • Property #5 Information

  • Business Location Type
  • Use of Space (Select All That Apply)*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Provide two separate emergency contacts for this location and provide cell numbers.  These contacts must have immediate access to the property/building and can identify the location of any fire suppression equipment and hazardous materials in the event of an emergency.

  • Identify #1 Emergency Contact (person to be called first) for this location*
  • Identify #2 Emergency Contact for this location - (second person to be called; must be different than #1 Emergency Contact)*
  • Duplicate entry.  Identify two separate Emergency Contacts to proceed.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Business Owner Survey

  • The following questions are optional but will assist us in providing resources and sharing business/funding opportunities based on the responses.

  • Identify all classifications that apply to the business (select all that apply):

  • Would you like to learn more about certification(s) for the classification(s) selected above?
  • As Minority Business Enterprise, indicate the eligible ethnicity:

  • Identify your primary customer:

  • What is your current growth trajectory?
  • Are you interested in business workshops in 2026?
  • Are you interested in networking with other businesses in 2026?
  • Would you like to get involved with community events this year?
  • Would you like to have your business featured in a Business Spotlight?
  • Applicant Certification

  • By signing below, I {applicantName126} hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, this application represents a true and complete representation of the above named entity and person(s) listed.  I also understand that any change to the information contained within this application, including change in ownership of the business or property, change of business name, expansion of business activities, and physical expansion (into adjacent space or additional location) requires a new Certificate of Occupancy Application to be submitted within 30 days of that change.  

  • Should be Empty: