Business Licenses and Permits

Many people are starting up home businesses or moving their existing business into their home due to the economy. While doing business out of your home may save money there are regulations you must follow. Most cities do not allow you to have any indication that you are running a business and do not allow …

Three businesses in Westport, MA may be denied business licenses due to lack of bathroom facilities and improper lease terms. They have 4 weeks to comply with regulations or face closure. All 3 businesses involve vehicles, whether selling, servicing or storing.
Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help you properly start up and maintain your business. Contact …

Businesses in Mount Pleasant, SC can breathe a sigh of relief as the city council decided not to increase business license fees to help balance the budget. The council and the mayor determined the city was healthy enough financially that tax increases and fee hikes would not be necessary.
Out-of-control government has left many municipalities in …

The town officials of Mount Pleasant, SC decided not to increase this year’s business license fees and property taxes. The decision is based on the town’s financial stability and the needed business growth to maintain the high level of service to residents.
Business license and permit requirements vary at state, county and city levels and are …

Delaware is looking to crack down on door-to-door solicitors who have become a nuisance in several communities. Residents are concerned with out-of-state sales crews that try to pass themselves off as local students selling magazines or security systems. House Bill 317 has been introduced which would require door-to-door peddlers and solicitors to have a card …

Some lawmakers would like to see the sale of liquor moved from the state to the private sector. This change would provide approximately $33 million by selling the state owned distribution center. It could also provide the opportunity for individuals and companies to buy business licenses which would provide ongoing revenue to the state.
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Millville, DE has implemented a town ordinance regarding tents used by businesses. The new rules require businesses to have a permit before putting up a tent, and also outlines when, where and for how long the tent can remain standing.
Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help you stay current with ever-changing licensing requirements. Contact a CSC …

Each December the city of Montgomery, AL sends a fee schedule to remind businesses to pay their business license fee. Businesses usually have about a month to pay the annual fee, however an error on the schedule was discovered and city officials were notified.
The schedule read that businesses owe three dollars for every one-thousand dollars …

Businesses in Richland County, SC that have the required no-smoking signs installed will not be fined if the patrons disregard the county’s no-smoking law. Businesses that do not have the required no-smoking signs and allow their patrons to smoke will have to pay a $25.00 fee and might have their business license revoked.
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County supervisors in San Mateo County, California are searching for ways to eliminate the county’s budget deficit. One idea is to create a comprehensive business license tax along with a parking tax, rental car tax and utility tax. It is estimated that these new taxes could generate $2 million in revenue. On February 9th the …