Archive for January, 2010

Jan 2010 15

New Deadline for Liquor License Renewals

North Kansas City, MO has changed the date to renew liquor licenses from December 31 to June 30. State license renewals are already due on June 30, and much of the documentation for both licenses are the same. The date change will make it easier for businesses to renew all their licenses at the same …

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Jan 2010 14

Less Red Tape Promised for Businesses

In an effort to cut time and money, the state of Delaware decided to streamline the process for businesses and developers to get land-use permits approved. The state promised to approve completed and submitted applications for subdivision-related permits within a 60-day timeframe.
This decision appears to be welcomed whole heartedly. The more efficient approval process is …

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Jan 2010 13

New Business License for Businesses in Peoria, IL

As of April 1st fast food restaurants, gas stations and hotels operating in Peoria, IL city limits will have to pay $25.00 for an annual business license. The city council adopted the business license fee to protect the city from losing money if the businesses will not be able to pay the city taxes.
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Jan 2010 12

Going Out of Business Sales May Require a Business License

If you are planning on holding a “going out of business” sale, be sure to check with your local government to see if a license is required. Many cities are now requiring businesses going out of business to have a special license. These licenses are meant to crack down on businesses that have bogus sales …

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Jan 2010 11

New Business License Requirement to Begin This Year

The city of Goleta, CA is requiring all businesses within the city to be licensed. The business license requirement began this year with fees due January 31st. The fee will be $100 for the license plus a one-time administrative fee of $23. The fee will cover the costs of promoting and tracking local businesses.
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Jan 2010 08

Business License Renewal Deadline Delayed

January is often the time when business licenses need to be renewed. However, Cedaredge, CO has extended their deadline by one month, from January 31 to February 26. The town is using the delay to decide on some possible changes to the Business License Ordinance.
Let Corporation Service Company (CSC) help you keep track of your …

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Jan 2010 07

Business License Management

Keeping track of your business licenses is an extremely important task for all companies, large or small. The failure to do so can lead to unwanted consequences. Often, businesses lose track of what licenses they currently have, and what they might still need in certain jurisdictions. As a result business owners find themselves failing to …

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Jan 2010 06

Logan City, UT Might Require Landlord Licensing

The Landlord Licensing Committee sent a report to Logan Municipal Council recommending Landlord Licensing. Licensing landlords will provide an official contact with the property owner in case there are problems or concerns. The proposed license fee is $50 a year.
Corporation Service Company (CSC) business license services ensure that companies and individuals keep current with business …

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Jan 2010 05

New Business License Regulations Proposed for Tax Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is proposing new rules that would regulate paid tax preparers. The goal for these new rules is to boost standards in the industry and increase revenue to the government. The new regulations would require tax preparation businesses to pay new fees and could include a competency exam. Lawyers and accountants …

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Jan 2010 04

Unincorporated Area Will Be Required to Get City Business License Due to Annexation

Lake Stevens, WA has annexed nine square miles of land from an unincorporated part of Snohomish County. Businesses in the annexed area that were previously licensed through the county will be required to file for a city business license prior to the expiration of their current license.
Do you know which jurisdictions your business falls under? …

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