
03/02/2025
Starting a new business comes with risks, but some states might make it easier than others. Forbes Advisor analyzed 18 metrics across five categories to determine which states are the best and worst to start a business in. This study found that North Dakota ranks as the top choice for launching a business while Vermont is at the bottom. Find out where your state ranks here.
Forbes Advisor analyzed 18 metrics across five categories to determine which states are the best and worst to start a business in. The winners were North Dakota, Indiana, Arkansas, South Dakota and North Carolina due in part to their low cost to start an LLC, business climate, economy, workforce and