Business Licenses

Why do you need a business license?

The short answer is that for many small businesses – whether incorporated or not - it's a state and county requirement.

In order to keep a business running smoothly, many companies must follow certain state and county rules and regulations. Licenses and permits have important legal purposes:

  • They identify your business
  • They make you accountable for your actions
  • They protect the public’s health and safety

Business licenses are legal permits issued by government agencies that allow you to conduct business within a certain location.

There are special permits for particular industries, income tax permits, seller’s permits, sales and use permits, department of health permits, employer permits, permits to put up a sign, permits to add a new service, permits to close a location, permits to open a new location...

And fees vary quite a bit depending on your county and state.

It's a time consuming and often frustrating task to find out what licenses and permits are necessary to stay compliant.

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