Business Licenses and Permits

One of the most important things to consider when you start a business is your employees.  Each state has different requirements for employee related taxes and registrations.  One requirement that is sometimes overlooked is Workers’ Compensation insurance.  All states require businesses to have some sort of Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover their employees. 
Some states offer …

The City Council in Park Ridge, Illinois will vote on Monday on whether to raise annual business license fees.  The proposal under consideration would double the existing fees for most business types.  Fees for businesses that require a health inspection such as restaurants would increase from $105 to $450 and license fees for coin operated …

When establishing your business it is important to know your state’s tax laws so you can register for the appropriate tax accounts. Each state has its own tax rules so it is important not to develop a mindset that all state tax laws are created equal.
The most common type of taxes business owners pay are …

Citizens and business owners will have one final chance to express their opinions about the proposed business license and other related fee changes by the North Ogden, UT City Council. Officials will hold a third meeting and may even vote on a proposal that would raise disproportionate services fees and force landlords to pay for …

Last week central Wisconsin was hit by heavy storms, with rain fall totals in some areas topping 10 inches in just a few hours.  Rainfall of this magnitude has lead to extensive flooding in the state, from flash flooding directly after the storm, to rain swelling rivers to surge above flood stage.  As the flood …

The City of Van Buren, Arkansas currently has 34 lawn care companies licensed to do business in the city.  In an effort to keep lawn debris out of the city drainage system the city’s Street Department is creating a pledge it hopes that licensed lawn care companies will sign.  According to the Crawford County Press …

Because of the nature of work involved with certain industries, states will often have industry-specific licenses established. The licenses will help for organization, but more importantly allow for authorities to track companies and ensure they are following rules and guidelines drafted to protect consumers.
Engineering firms are no different. Companies in this industry will likely find licensing …

Despite the economy trekking along at a snail’s pace, Fullerton, CA had impressive number of business licenses applied for, for restaurants. Within the last month, eight new restaurants applied for a business license. The restaurants varied from sit-down to fast food and from Greek to Japanese.
The diverse types of restaurants applying for licenses is important …

Nobody said starting a new business enterprise is easy.  A variety of tasks must be completed for virtually all businesses.  However, at least with respect to state licensing requirements, opening a pet store in Illinois is a breeze compared with other businesses.  According to the 2009/2010 Pet Owners Survey, 62% of U.S. households own a …

In an update to a blog story from September 3rd, the Manhattan Beach, California City Council concluded that realtors will not be required to pay business license tax.
Earlier in the month after considering a recent state report which indicated that real estate agents are considered independent contractors for federal and state tax filings, and a …