Business licenses are issued by various government entities at different levels, including city, county, state, and federal levels. This means that you may need to submit applications to different agencies and departments accordingly. Our partner, Business Licenses, simplifies this process by identifying all the licenses you require at each level of government

There are three primary justifications for the requirement of business licenses. First, licenses are intended to safeguard the health and safety of the public. Second, licenses aid in tracking a business’s financial activities for tax purposes. Lastly, licenses serve to identify businesses and hold them accountable for their actions.

Here are some common licenses, permits, and tax registrations that are frequently required by businesses:

Home occupation permit, zoning permit, building permit, Health Department permit, sales tax license, seller’s permit, Fire and Police Department permit, and withholding tax registration.