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We will be glad to answer any of your questions and help you identify the license, permit, and tax registration applications for your business.
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Top 10 Questions Answered
- Who is required to have a business license?
- Does a business need a license to run a home-based business?
- Does a business need licenses if they sell goods and services?
- If I operate my business in more than one town, city or county, do I need a license for each location?
- Do you have employees or plan to hire employees in the near future?
- Where can I get help?
- What does the Business License Compliance Package include?
- How long does it take to receive my applications?
- Will CorpAmerica obtain my business license?
- What types of licenses, permits, and tax registrations are there?
1. Who is required to have a business license?
Most states and local jurisdictions require that any person who conducts business within that state must obtain a business license before contacting or opening the doors to the public. Conducting business without the proper license can result in fines, notices, and the inability to operate the business.
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2. Does a business need a license to run a home-based business?
You will probably need a license no matter where you conduct business. Typically, it doesn't matter whether the work takes place in your home, whether the business is full or part time, or how much profit you earn (or lose). The regulations governing small businesses are specific to each local jurisdiction. Local zoning permits may also be required for home-based business.
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3. Does a business need licenses if they sell goods and services?
Requirements may vary depending on the type of business. Most states do have licensing requirements and almost all states require that a sales tax license or permit be obtained for retail businesses. A sales tax license will allow a business to charge sales tax for items purchased by customers. Registrations will vary depending on how the transaction will be recorded and the location of the business.
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4. If I operate my business in more than one town, city or county, do I need a license for each location?
It depends on the type of business you are conducting. Most states have licensing requirements, depending on the type of business and the location. Nearly all businesses need some form of state, county, or local license. A general license will allow the business owner to operate the business within the guidelines of the state, county, or local municipality. Additional licenses may be required if you plan on doing business in multiple towns or counties. The Business License Compliance Package will include the business applications and forms identified for your business for one city in one county, and one state. If you plan to conduct business in multiple locations, please contact our customer service department to place a multi-jurisdictional order. Additional fees may apply.
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5. Do you have employees or plan to hire employees in the near future?
As a business owner, if you have employees or plan to hire employees you may need to file Income Tax Withholding registration forms and get an Employer Identification Number (EIN; also known as a Tax Identification Number or TIN). Requirements may vary depending on the type and location of the business.
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6. Where can I get help?
You've come to the right place. Simply provide us with some information about the type of business you are conducting and the location. Then we will contact government agencies and municipalities and email you a customized package that we compile just for your business.
We have a team of dedicated researchers who can access thousands of jurisdictions at the state, county, and local level and search a repository of tens of thousands of applications and forms.
For just $99, CorpAmerica will generate a Business License Compliance Package. The package will include the information and forms identified in order for your business to obtain state, county and local business licenses, applications and permits. The $99 covers the cost of research for one state, county, and local jurisdiction.
If you plan to conduct business in other counties or local municipalities, CorpAmerica can help you with that, too! Please contact a customer service representative at 888-705-9721 (toll-free).
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7. What does the Business License Compliance Package include?
The package includes:
- An overview of the licenses, permits, and tax registrations identified for your business.
- The licensing authority's contact information, including name, address, telephone number, etc.
- The license, permit, tax registration applications, and associated documents.
- Detailed instructions on how to complete the applications and where to return them in order to obtain licenses, permits, and tax registrations.
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8. How long does it take to receive my applications?
Once your order and payment have been received, we will begin our research. Typically, a customized package for your business will be available in 2 to 5 business days.
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9. Will CorpAmerica obtain my business license?
No, we will not submit or obtain the licenses for your business. Typically, the forms require answers that only you as the business owner can answer. However, we will create a customized package that includes the business license and permit applications identified for your business. Then all you need to do is complete the forms and submit them to the appropriate authorities. The cover page of each application contains the contact information for each government agency.
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10. What types of licenses, permits, and tax registrations are there?
State, county, and local government agencies may require your business to obtain many different types of licenses. Such requirements depend on the type and location of the business. Keep in mind that each town, city, county, and state may have different stipulations. Below is a list of just a few types of licenses.
- Alarm Permits - issued to a business that has an alarm connected to a monitoring service.
- Basic Business Operation License - A legal document issued by a local government authority authorizing a business to conduct business within the boundaries of the municipality. Most states require a business license before a business can operate or open its doors to the public.
- Fictitious Business Name Registration - A name other than the legal name, under which a business organization conducts business. Also referred to as an assumed name, a trade name or "doing business as" (d/b/a).
- Fire and Police Department Permits - issued to a business that will attract large numbers of customers (movie theatres, restaurants, etc).
- Health Department Permit - issued to a business involved in the sale and/or preparation of food.
- Home Occupation Permit - issued to a business that will conduct business from a residence.
- Sales Tax License/Sellers Permit - issued to a business that sells certain goods and services.
- Special State Business Licenses or Permits - issued to a business involved in selling the following types of products: Firearms, Gasoline, Cigarettes and Tobacco Products, Liquor, and Lottery tickets
- Zoning and Land Use Permits - issued to a business to allow the development or use of a property or site within specific guidelines or a business purpose.
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