Business Licenses and Permits

Many local jurisdictions have been conducting audits for their business licenses to try to find ways to uncover missing revenue.  Columbia County, Georgia just completed such an audit and found some serious issues with its alcohol licensing. 
The audit revealed that many applications have been approved without being completely filled out, signed or notarized.  It was …

The City Council in Pasco, Washington recently passed new rules for temporary businesses that operate in the I-182 area.  The new rules limit advertising, display on sidewalks, accessory items such as chairs, tables and tents, and amusement devices. 
Some business owners say the new regulations are too restrictive.  Rigoberto Garcia runs a taco truck in Pasco …

When browsing the internet there are literally hundreds of solicitations from people pleading for help on how to start a business. It’s perfectly understandable that entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed when trying to get a business up and running. Determining what you need to start your business can be stressful, confusing and very time consuming. So the …

Businesses skirting the law in Decatur, AL will soon have to pay on over due taxes, and get a new business license if one was never applied for but is needed. A new plan put together by the Revenue Office will help track down local business owners that owe sales tax and look for businesses …

While obtaining a business license for your business is important, it is even more important to understand when your license must be renewed. The onus is on you to renew your license on time, before the expiration date. Some jurisdictions send out renewal notices as reminders, but this is really just a courtesy. If you …

A popular restaurant in Steamboat Springs, CO has had its business license revoked after ignoring several health violations from the Routt County Department of Environmental Health.  In late spring the county discovered that the Sweet Pea Market and Cafe had been operating with too much seating for its one bathroom facility.  A violation was also …

In many states new businesses have to contact numerous departments just to get registered. However, in New Jersey the Department of Treasury handles just about every type of registration a business owner would need to be aware of.
One thing you’ll see in almost every other state is that the Secretary of State office will handle …

How can we collect additional revenue? This has been the question asked for much of the last two years by cash-strapped communities looking to generate extra tax revenue to balance bloated budgets. The city of Bremerton, WA is asking this same question and thinks it has a solution.
Disguised as a program to motivate “slumlords” from …

Home Medical Device Retailers occupy an important niche in the medical field.  This is especially true in California, a state with almost 37 million people, where approximately 11% of the population is 65 years or older.
California Home Medical Device Retailers are required to obtain a HMDR license with The California Department of Public Health, Food …

When it rains, it pours.  Earlier this year city officials in Bell, California came under fire for being among the highest paid public employees in the country.  On Wednesday, California Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown announced a civil suit against eight Bell officials.  Now, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that state auditors …