Business Licenses and Permits

Florida is making it easy to verify whether or not a contractor has a valid license. Simply go to MyFloridaLicense.com, click on “Verify a License,” and search by the contractor’s first and last name. As of October 1, the Construction Industry Licensing Board only licenses individuals instead of companies as a whole.
Licensing requirements are always …

Full House Poker recently received good news during its quest to establish a location in Delmar, Delaware. The City Council granted a six-month business license to the company that plans on operating out of the State Line Plaza by January 2010.
The license created some controversy as several residents are worried the town will develop …

The Wisconsin State Assembly will start working on puppy mill legislation this week. The new proposal will require breeders who sell more than 25 dogs a year to be licensed. The new legislation will also provide the state with more ability to investigate breeders before issuing a license and suspend or revoke a license if …

The Bay Area in California has been hard hit by the recession. Municipalities in the area have cut their budgets, but are still facing shortfalls. On November 3rd voters will decide whether or not to raise local tax rates to increase revenue. Voters in Redwood City and Palo Alto will vote on whether or not …

About 50 downtown businesses in Overland Park, KS owe more than $55,000 in late fees to the city. The fees are for marketing and promotional services for the city and are due each year, but some businesses have refused to pay. In previous years the city had no way of enforcing payment of the fees, …

Willow Springs, Missouri is about to raise their business license fee. Starting January 1, 2010, the new fee for an annual business license will be $40 instead of $35. Invoices for existing businesses will be mailed mid-November.
Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help your business stay up to date with business license changes. Contact a CSC …

Often times it is clear and simple to understand what licenses are needed to operate your business. But certain industries just aren’t friendly to business owners when it comes to business license requirements.confused.jpg It is widely known that common industries like restaurants, gas stations and healthcare can be highly regulated and full of licensing requirements, …

Paul Deck and his 3 sons built a ghouls and ghosts house that used to enchant and scare the trick-or-treaters in the town of Tonawanda, NY every year. The house is built as a maze and has 12 to15 displays including Freddy, Jason and Hannibal Lecter. The haunted house was closed by the Code Enforcement …

Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. As the city has expanded more and more development is taking place outside of the city limits. If you are starting up a business in Las Vegas be sure to check whether or not your business is located within the boundary of …

Conway City, Arkansas is proposing to adopt a business license as a way to raise revenue. It is among several cities and counties in Arkansas that do not currently require a business license.
Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help your business keep up with changing regulations. Contact a CSC customer service representative at 800.927.9800 ext. 5077 …