Business Licenses and Permits

A business license has been granted to the American Legion Post to open an electronic bingo establishment in Brighton, Alabama.
Once business commences, it is hoped that the operation will provide 300 machines for people of the city.
Speaking on behalf of American Legion Post, Ken Boyd explained that the charity bingo hall has …

Businesses in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are unhappy with plans for a new bar and grill, which is currently in the process of getting a business license.
The food establishment, called Insomnia, will open in the old premises of Groove Ultra Lounge, which locals fear will reignite problems previously experienced on the …

Officials in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania may vote to raise business license costs as part of a series of measures to save the city from its current financial crisis.
The city may have to file for bankruptcy and will face “significant and difficult” times ahead, receiver David Unkovic said.
As part of the recovery plan citizens …

Three international automakers in Alabama have been called on to oppose the state’s new immigration laws, which increase the administrative burden placed on businesses during the licensing process.
Critics of the law have sent letters to the Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG, Honda and Hyundai to discuss repealing the law, CBS News has …

A tow company in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN) is facing the revocation of its business license after numerous violations of the city’s code.
Cedar Towing & Auction Inc has been sent notice that its license will be revoked, following a police investigation in 2011 that implicated the the company in overcharging vehicle owners.
Although …

The debate over whether to change the business license tax system in South Lake Tahoe, California could go to a public vote.
Proposed changes to business tax license structure may face a ballot on June 5th 2012, in a move that will reduce costs for most businesses within the city, the Tahoe Daily …

A controversial adult store in Columbia City, South Carolina has been granted a temporary business license until a final decision is made as to whether it can remain open.
Taboo Adult Superstore applied for a license renewal before the December 31st deadline but expects that it will not have its application granted after …

Changes to state requirements in Georgia will alter the business license process for companies.
As of January 1st the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act (House Bill 87) requires local governments and businesses to comply with federal and state immigration laws relating to the employ of non-American citizens.
All occupation tax certificate applicants …

Officials in St. Clair, Missouri have announced that they will be stricter over late business license applications in the future.
The lenient grace period enjoyed by business owners that are tardy in obtaining their annual operating license by January 31st will be disbanded, city administrator Rick Childers told the emissourian.com.
From now on, the deadline …

Businesses in Salt Lake County, Utah that failed to renew their business license on time could be reprieved from late payment penalties.
County officials have decided to give some 40 businesses the opportunity to document their compliance history to show that they missed the deadline because the county changed its timing of …