Business Licenses and Permits

Residents of Hermosa Beach, California, are invited to attend a June 20 meeting at the town hall with the Business License Tax Committee to voice their thoughts on the proposed increase to business license fees.
Today’s meeting will involve a discussion of increases and decreases to business license fees, including the proposals set out by …

Comic-Con has filed and obtained a business license for its operations in San Diego after it was found that it had offices in La Mesa for five years that were unregistered.
The organization, which holds an annual comic convention in San Diego that attracts thousands of fans and unveils the latest comic movie previews, met …

The City Council of Warrensburg, Missouri, is considering allowing retail stores and art galleries to serve alcohol for open house functions.
It has voted in favor of a draft of the proposed ordinance, which would see businesses paying $75 for the special use business license, although critics argue that this is relatively inexpensive for the pleasure.
However, …

A man from Westborough, Massachusetts, has won the right to hold onto his business license to run a car dealership.
Jack Azar had his Class II Used Car Dealer’s License revoked for 30 days after he was found to have more cars than his permit allows at Westborough Mobil Station. The Daily Westborough reported that locals had …

A task force has been examining business licensing rules and other ordinances to encourage more businesses to set up in Santa Rosa, California.
The Task Force on Economic Competitiveness, appointed by the mayor, will put forward its recommendations to the city council for discussion and possible implementation.
According to the North Bay Business Journal, …

A plumbing firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sued for employing apprentices in Massachusetts to do work when they do not have a business license.
Roto-Rooter is being taken to court by three former licensed employees who are looking for compensation after the company was found to be flouting Massachusetts business license laws by …

Business license fees will not be increased in Lyon County, Nevada, after the Board of Commissioners voted against such a proposal.
It was decided that as the county continues to suffer in the current economic climate, now is not the time to raise fees for business owners, RGJ.com reported.
Proposals had been put forward …

A survey is being handed out to home-based businesses in Cochrane, California, to gather information on what it is like to do business in the town.
The confidential survey asks business owners to highlight the challenges they face in doing business from home in the town and any significant milestones they have reached.
Run by Cochrane …

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is close to approving business licenses for a rising trend in betting services.
Businesses that allow customers to make online or phone wagers on horse races could soon receive state licensing so long as the state approves the proposal.
Called advance deposit wagering (ADW), the license could cost around $1,000, plus background …

The city of Danville, Virginia, has  collected $3.533 million in business license fees so far this year, it has been reported.
According to WSLS.com, 2,845 business licenses had been issued in Danville, Virginia by June 2011, compared to 2,867 at the same point last year.
Despite the slight drop, the city has generated more revenue from business …