Business Licenses and Permits

Effective October 1st businesses will need to file with the Secretary of State to obtain a business license in Nevada. Bill AB 146 was passed transferring authority of business licenses from the Department of Taxation to the Secretary of State in an effort to begin streamlining the licensing process.
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The owner of a custom motorcycle shop in Rincon, GA has been told his business license is not adequate because a full-fledged business is not allowed at a residential location. This is in spite of the fact that the business has been open for 2 years and the owner was never previously told of the …

The City Council of Peoria, Illinois voted 10-1 to advise the city administration to implement a new business license fee for restaurants. The $50 fee would be the first time restaurants that do not hold a liquor license would have to make any kind of payment for a business license.
The $50 annual license would help …

In May 2009 Lincoln County, NV voted a new ordinance requiring business owners to pay a $40 fee to obtain their business license. The business license is required not only for permanent businesses but for outside vendors too. The county has received only 75 business license payments by August 3rd 2009, and is working hard …

The Town of Queens Creek, AZ will increase business license fees from $50 to $60 effective September 1st. Existing businesses within town limits will have to pay $40, an increase of $5 from the previous year to renew their licenses. The fee increase was approved as part of this year’s budget package and is the …

Bryan County, GA is looking for ways to increase revenue during the economic downturn. One area being considered is increasing business license fees. Currently, the minimum business license fee is $90 based on the number of employees a business has. This fee has not increased in over 10 years.
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The State of Arizona has recently passed House Bill 2306 requiring applicants to provide documentation of citizenship or alien status in order to receive a business license.
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All businesses in Gwinnett County, Georgia will soon receive a letter from the state asking for proof of immigration status from all business license holders and applicants. Applicants must be either US citizens, legal permanent residents, qualified aliens or non-immigrants before they can renew their current license or apply for a new license. If they …

The community of Queen Creek, Arizona hopes to generate additional revenue by increasing business license fees. Town officials hope the move helps improve the budget, which is hurting from the economic downturn.
The first fee increase since 1994 will call for businesses within city limits to pay $40 rather than $35 to renew their business …

The City of Petaluma, CA is offering amnesty to unlicensed business owners from September 1st through October 30th. During this period the city will waive all fines and allow business to get their businesses licenses up to date without facing a penalty. The city is implementing the grace period in conjunction with a review of …