Business Licenses and Permits

Business creation in Nevada is down as the state has taking a severe beating from the ongoing recession.  New entity filings including incorporations, limited liability companies and partnerships have plummeted 25 percent over the last two years.
In 2008 there were 72,893 new entity filings. But in 2009 that number fell to 62,907, and through June …

In California it’s all about location. Businesses will almost always have business license fee obligations, but to which jurisdiction they are obliged to pay taxes to will depend on their business address.
Most communities and counties in California impose a business license tax that is often based on gross receipts. However, whether a business pays taxes …

Due to a state law that took effect at the beginning of the year, all city and county governments in Georgia must use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to verify immigration status before issuing a business license.  Cherokee County has been using the system for a little over a year and has …

Most Idaho cities large and small have a city business license requirement.  One exception is the City of St. Anthony, which is now considering creating a city business license.  The decision to consider the business license was made in part by citizen concern expressed about a mobile ice cream vendor operating in the city.  Another …

As a citizen of the left coast, the state of Florida is an interesting land.  Flying into most Florida cities, it appears the state is like the human body-largely comprised of water.  Like the question of whether a zebra is black with white stripes, or white with black stripes, it’s difficult to know whether Florida …

A local Philadelphia small business owner known to some as ‘The Cupcake Lady’ has resumed business operations after securing a temporary permit to operate at Love Park.  Her truck was confiscated by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses Tuesday for parking her vehicle near 33rd Street and Market without the proper permit.  CBS Channel 3 News …

The City of Manhattan Beach, California now requires real estate agents to have a business license.  While many agents are angered about this move, the city claims it is a matter of fairness.  The city’s municipal code states that anyone earning revenue and engaged in business in the city must pay the business license tax.  …

The City of Park Ridge, Illinois is considering a proposal that would increase business license fees.  Under the current proposal fees would double for many businesses including contractors, real estate salespersons, food trucks, junk dealers and tobacco sellers.  Also under consideration are new fees for businesses that require multiple inspections such as restaurants and public …

Companies that lease vehicles like motor carriers need to be aware of licensing requirements that may not seem necessary. Most motor carrier companies realize they will need to register for several types of licenses and permits, but even a financial company that just leases motor carriers can have the same licensing requirements.
Carriers that transport goods …

A common trend sweeping across the country is for cash-strapped communities to implement new business license tax programs. During the ongoing economic crunch, many cities and towns have looked for ways to help revenue shortfalls. Unfortunately for business owners, increasing business license taxes or creating a whole new business tax program has been a popular …