We make it easy to find the right licenses, permits, and registrations to operate legally and to effortlessly manage your ongoing licensing needs directly from your account. Find and manage your business licenses for $99/year*
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Know you have what you need for your business. We’ll identify the federal, state, and local licenses and permits that your business legally requires and deliver a personalized report.
Access to required license and permit applications, simplifying and expediting the process of having to navigate over 75,000 federal, state, and local jurisdictions, saving you time and hassle.
Notifications about changes to your license report requirements and reminders about upcoming renewal deadlines to help you stay compliant.
Knowing which permits, licenses, and registrations you need—and applying for them correctly—is key to running your business legally.
Answer a few simple questions about your business and where it operates so your report is personalized and as accurate as possible.
You’ll get a personalized report with helpful details about each of the licenses, permits, and registrations you may need.
Your report includes links to apply for each license or permit, as well as helpful instructions on how best to do so.
Nearly every business requires at least one license to operate.
For example, if you want to operate your business from home, you may need a home occupation permit. A restaurant typically needs a health permit in addition to an alcohol and food service license—and may even want a music license to host shows. If you open a shop, you may need a seller’s permit and a sales tax license.
Licenses and permits protect your business from penalties and risk of closure, as well as help customers feel reassured it’s safe to do business with you.
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An EIN is often legally required to avoid potential tax penalties. It may also be required for your federally mandated Beneficial Ownership Information Report.
Not having the right licenses and permits in place can result in penalties and fines, costing your business money and risking potential closure.
Notifications about changes to your license report requirements and reminders about upcoming renewal deadlines to help you stay compliant.
You need to register for a federal license if a federal agency requires one for your specific business activity.
For example, federal agencies issue industry-specific federal licenses to companies in certain sectors, like alcohol manufacturers, retailers and commercial fishing.
You may need to apply for a state business license if your state agency is responsible for regulating any of your business activities.
This varies between different industries and sectors, but state requirements to conduct business can generally include seller’s permits and liquor licenses. You may be subject to certain environmental regulations that require you to submit a business license application.
You may need to apply for a local business license if some or all of your business activities are regulated at city, county, and local government levels.
Local authority rules vary, but business activities that are regulated at the local level typically can include zoning permits, building permits, fire alarms, and sales tax permits.
After you determine which licenses, permits, and registrations are required for your business, you’ll need to begin the process on the authority’s website. You may also need to provide business documents like your official business name, tax ID, financial information, business insurance details, and more.
With our service, you get a personalized report of which licenses, permits, and registrations your business needs. You’ll also get direct access to the relevant applications and helpful instructions to help you save time and money.
The amount of time it takes to get a license can vary, depending on whether it is a local, state or federal license and also on what industry the license is for. To help speed up the process, you can get a customized report on which business licenses you may need. This can help you save time researching complex licensing requirements and get straight to applying.
An EIN is absolutely required if you have employees, and you can’t set up your payroll system without one.
If you are required to have an EIN and don't have it before you file your taxes, you could open yourself up to all kinds of tax penalties.
Boost credibility An EIN shows a formal commitment to your business and that it’s legitimate. It helps you build trust with vendors and partners, who may want to check your business credit before working with you.
Getting an EIN comes with all these benefits and virtually no drawbacks. It never expires or gets reassigned, even if you never use it.
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To secure your own EIN, you’ll need to navigate the IRS rules and process, meet the requirements to apply directly, and manage the approval period.
You’ll need to fill out an application, also known as an SS-4 form, and you must be a “responsible party.” The IRS defines a responsible party as the owner or individual who exercises effective control over the entity.
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