Business Licenses and Permits

Jefferson County, AL is looking for a way to fix its county occupational tax. The current tax problems are the result of four different tax incarnations and the fact that the tax is filled with inconsistent exemptions. The county even attempted to create a business privilege license to collect on professionals not licensed by the …

Several weeks ago the city of Pendleton, Oregon weighed a proposal from the Main Street Cowboys that would benefit vendors at the town’s annual Round-Up festival.
Tuesday, city officials approved a resolution that would allow the Main Street Cowboys to purchase a blanket license at the cost of $5,000 to cover the 50 vendors ready to …

The city of Seneca, SC ruled that all products sold at the farmer’s market must be grown and harvested by the farmers themselves. The previous rule allowed farmers to sell only 50-percent locally grown produce and 50-percent previously purchased produce. The new rule is based on the fact that anything sold that isn’t grown by …

After three years of trying, Madison County, GA is giving up on their business license program. The county implemented an occupational tax to help generate revenue for the county and to keep track of businesses. Business owners balked at the tax from the beginning, angry at having to pay another tax during a recession. Business …

Convenience store owners in Gaffney City, SC could soon be getting a tax break if Bernard Smith has his way. The city councilman is proposing a business license fee cut that would slash the expense in half.
Currently, convenience store owners in Gaffney City pay $30 on the first $5,000 of their gross receipts and an …

Business licenses are valid for various periods of time, but no longer than one year. The time a business license is valid depends on the type of business and location.
Knowing when to renew your business license is a key factor in operating a successful business. Corporation Service Company can help you keep track of your …

The City of Charlotte, NC is to refund about $2.6 million in business license fees that were collected by mistake from building contractors. This move is the result of a settlement from a class-action lawsuit brought by Vision Ventures Construction in January. Construction contractors in Charlotte had been paying as much as $10,000 for a …

The fourth annual Apache Junction Art Festival of the Superstitions is set to take place this November, and event organizers are hoping to attract several artists and sponsors. The festival, which will take place at the Central Arizona College Superstition Campus, provides the opportunity for individual artists and businesses to gain exposure in the community. …