Business Licenses Blog

Business License for Mall Vendors a Must

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:35:53 -0500

For years vendors inside antique malls in Hazel, KY have been required to have a business license. However the ordinance has never been fully enforced, until now. Despite complaints from vendors and mall owners, the city will begin enforcing the requirement for all booth renters to purchase and display a city business license.

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Citizen Complaint Leads to Raid of Unlicensed Beers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:50:13 -0500

Pennsylvania State Police officers raided three popular Philadelphia bars known for their wide variety of beer selections, last week. Dozens of officers took part in the simultaneous raids after a citizen complaint that alleged that the exact name of many beers weren’t registered with the state Liquor Control Board.

Resurrection Ale House, Local 44 and Memphis Taproom, all owned by the same owner, were targeted in the raids. Despite the fact the bar owners bought beer legally from licensed Pennsylvania distributors and paid all necessary taxes, there were allegations the owners did not pay the $75 registration fee for each product sold.

The police seized four kegs and 317 bottles, which totaled 60.9 gallons of beer. The owners claimed that more than half of the beer removed was properly registered, but could not be found in registration lists because of “clerical errors” and “blatant ineptitude” between police and the Liquor Control Board.

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Nevada State Contractor Qualifications Under Scrutiny from the Secretary of State

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:44:42 -0500

To consolidate the business licensing and the corporate registration processes the state of Nevada has recently moved the responsibility for collecting the business license fees from the Department of Taxation to the office of the Secretary of State.
Nevada’s Secretary of State Ross Miller said that businesses contracting with the state will have to prove they are licensed and in good standing in order to do business in the state. This came as a result of the office not being able to confirm proper state registration and licensing for more than a dozen of the 63 contracts waiting for approval. Companies doing business in Nevada must pay $400.00 in fees for the first year. After the first year businesses must pay $200.00 for the business license fee and $125.00 for the annual fee.
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Columbia, SC Considers Lowering Business License Fees

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:34:02 -0500

The city council in Columbia, South Carolina is considering lowering business license fees in order to encourage business growth within the city limits. The proposal the council is considering would waive business license fees for one year for new businesses and give a 50% discount in the second year. City attorney Ken Gaines believes the plan would be unconstitutional because it would treat new business differently than existing businesses. In a memo to council members Gaines suggested that a better approach would be to reduce fees for all business in a given category, such as retail businesses.

Oregon Enacts Business License Requirement for Payday Lenders

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:31:23 -0500

The Oregon Legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 993, which requires payday lenders and title lenders to obtain a business license from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. “Payday loans” are those that are under $50,000 with a term of no more than 60 days and are used for personal, family or household purposes. “Title loans” are those that are under $50,000, secured by a motor vehicle title, boat, RV or mobile home title and have a term of 60 days or less.

Last Chance to Obtain Penalty-Free Business License

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:35:31 -0500

Bartlesville, OK has been doing an audit to determine why the city's sales tax revenue has dropped. In the process, it was discovered that in the past year more than 150 sales tax permit numbers were issued to businesses that do not have business licenses in the city. Those businesses are being given a chance to obtain a license before they are issued fines for noncompliance.

Restaurant Denied New Business License

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:08:10 -0500

Northport, AL – Archibald and Woodrow’s barbecue style restaurant was denied a new business license this past Monday. Prior to this decision area residents had filed numerous complaints to the city council. The Northport City Council voted 4-1 to take away the restaurant’s license arguing the establishment operated more like a lounge than a restaurant.

Incidents like this are common. Many businesses are denied business licenses due to zoning restrictions and/or changes in the law. Corporation Service Company (CSC) can help you determine the business licenses you need to operate. Contact CSC customer service representative at 800.927.9800 ext. 5077 and ask about our Business License service, or visit www.cscglobal.com to get started today.

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No Business License Required for Short-Term Rental Businesses

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:41:27 -0500

Short-term rental businesses in Vail, CO do not need a business license to be in compliance but they need to have a sales tax license. Homeowners who are renting out their homes for less than 30 days and do not pay the sales tax might have their bank accounts garnished or have their properties put on leans.
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Alabama May Revoke Business Licenses Due To Illegal Workers

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:28:43 -0500

There are currently at least six bills before the Alabama Legislature focusing on employers who hire illegal workers. Some of the bills focus on certain counties, while others would cover the whole state. All of the bills have a similar penalty. A business that does not verify the status of its workers would lose its business license. All bills are awaiting committee action.

Washington DC To Issue Fines For Late Business License Renewals

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:49:51 -0500

Washington DC is issuing late fee penalties for businesses that fail to renew their business licenses on time. The new penalties took effect October 1, 2009 with fines ranging from $250 up to $500.

City Crackdown of Expired Business Licenses

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:01:00 -0500

Business licenses for 2010 were due February 15 in Dadeville, AL, and already city building officials have contacted construction business who are not in compliance. Businesses that haven't renewed their licenses could face fines of up to $500. The strict enforcement is due in part because the city has had past problems with construction projects being done without permits.

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Business License Vote Narrowly Passes Utah House

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:34:11 -0500

Utah’s House of Representatives narrowly passed a vote, which will require business owners to prove they’re in the United States legally before being issued a new business license.

The vote passed by one vote after initially failing by one vote in an earlier sentence. Supporters of the bill argue that customers will have some reassurance with whom they’re doing business since illegal immigration is a problem in Utah. Opponents say the bill is too intrusive and applies an unnecessary burden on businesses.

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New Business License Ordinance in Mount Washington

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:29 -0500

A new business license ordinance was approved by the City Council of Mount Washington, KY. The new ordinance will allow businesses that open later in the year to pay a smaller business license fee as the city’s $75.00 regular business license will be prorated each quarter of the year. The ordinance will also require farmers who want to sell their produce and other homegrown products to pay a yearly $15.00 license fee.
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Idaho Business License Bill Fails

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:22:17 -0500

A bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature by Rep. Phil Hart has failed to make it out of committee deliberations. The bill would have punished business owners who hire illegal immigrants by revoking their business licenses. Lawmakers sharply criticized the bill for its lack of enforcement plan and questions over whether or not the state should be involved in immigration enforcement.

Business License Renewal Dates Vary by Municipality

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:18:15 -0500

Some cities such as Alexandria, Virginia renew licenses for all businesses on a set date, in this case it’s March 2, 2010. Other cities renew based on when the original license was filed. For example, in Cathedral City, California business license renewals are renewed one year from the date they were issued. However all business owners are responsible for filing timely renewals whether they have received their renewal notice or not.