starting a business

I could really use some help here. I'm starting a new business and need a little help on the paper work end of it. Basically I'm lost! I need to know about where do I start with the tax paperwork filing for a tax i.d. and all that sort of stuff I know it sounds dumb wanting to start a company and not knowing this stuff but that's the way it goes. you have to learn some time now is as good as any! help!!!!!!