Meeting your requirements
In most states, businesses (whether a sole
proprietorship or an incorporated business type) need licenses and/or permits to
operate and comply with government mandates for safety, soundness and
tax. There are many federal, state, local and even regional requirements
that may apply to your business.
Why it’s important
Failure to comply with license and permit
requirements can lead to pricey penalties or leave business owners with no
legal protection. These requirements vary by industry and also depend on
how business is transacted and where the business is located. Be sure to
research state and local licensing requirements for your business type and
location—or let BizFilings do that work for you when you purchase our Business
License Application Package. Please note, the Business License Application Package does not incorporate your business. If you'd like to incorporate, choose your desired business type from our Starting Your Business page.
Features & benefits
BizFilings’ Business License Application Package is essential to staying on top of your licensing needs. We research the state and local licensing requirements for your business type and location, covering:
- Business licenses and permits (general, specialty and regulated businesses)
- Tax registrations (sales tax, withholding tax, etc.)
The package we deliver (via email) to you includes:
- Comprehensive overview of state and local licenses, permits and tax registrations relevant to your specific business
- Complete licensing authority’s contact information
- The actual license, permit and tax registration applications and other necessary documents
- Filing instructions, so you can easily get your licenses, permits and tax registrations
- Customized report of your unique federal, state, local and municipal license and permit needs
View sample report
Key Benefits
Researching all the business licenses and permits required for your particular business and location can be quite time consuming. Let BizFilings handle this research for you, allowing you to concentrate on the other aspects of your business.
Understanding Business Licenses
Keep in Mind
The most common item businesses need for tax registration is Federal Tax Identification Number (FEIN), also called the Employer Identification Number or EIN. The EIN is issued by the IRS and is basically a social security number for a business.
Federal Tax ID (EIN) Obtainment Service