Get your licenses and permits
Stage 1: Lay the foundation. Step 5 of 24 in the new LLC launch playbook. Operating without a required license can bring fines or force you to close. Requirements depend on your industry and location.
Key points:
- Check with your city or town, your county and your state.
- If you sell taxable products or services, register for a sales tax permit with your state.
- Some jobs need a professional or trade license (contractors, salons, trucking, health care and more).
- The SBA's business guide explains how to find what applies to you.
Where: City, county, state offices.
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