Local Business Licenses
City, town and municipal licenses and permits, researched and filed for each of your locations.
Your Local Business Will Need a Local License
Whether you are providing financial and accounting services from home or opening your first café, you will usually need approval from your town, city or other municipality. Securing the right local licenses and permits is one of the first steps to a good start.
- Business licenses from the town, city or municipality
- Permits for preparing and selling food and drinks
- Local tax registrations
- Zoning approval for the property and its intended use
One Business, Several Local Approvals
Getting licensed is rarely like getting a driver’s license, where one document leaves you good to go. Opening a restaurant, for example, can involve:
Food and drinks
Permits for preparing and selling food and beverages.
Taxes
Local registrations for the taxes your business collects or pays.
The property
Confirmation that the location is in the correct zone for the intended business activity.
Professional licenses
If you provide professional services, such as medical or legal services, a license to practice is also needed.
Verification Is Also Important
Licenses are legal documents. Missing health, safety, property or tax requirements can put you out of good standing with the local government, affect your reputation and lead to fines, penalties or even a forced shutdown.
- Confirm which local licenses each location needs
- Verify the status of licenses you already hold
- Track renewal dates once licenses are issued
One Team for Every Level of Licensing
Research what you need, file it, and keep it current, whether the license comes from a city, county, state or federal agency.
License Research & Verification
Find out which licenses each location needs, or confirm the status of what you hold.
Starting at $49 per licenseLearn moreLicense & Permit Filing
We prepare, submit, and track applications until each license is issued.
Starting at $149Learn moreRenewal & Management
Renewal tracking, filings, and records kept current year after year.
Starting at $99 per yearLearn moreSpecialized Licensing
Multi-agency licensing for regulated industries, quoted by scope.
Custom quoteLearn moreCommon Questions About Our Services
More answers about timing, pricing, and renewals are on our FAQ page.
How long does the order process take?
We can begin today and, in some cases, have your license application filed within 24 hours. All regulatory agencies have different turnaround times, and some do not offer online services. We work to keep turnaround times short through our working relationships with regulatory offices.
Call 1-866-205-8969 and speak with one of our consultants to obtain the average turnaround time for your business.
Do I have to be present to sign the paperwork when filing for a license?
In most cases, the answer is no. Some regulatory agencies accept online applications and some do not. Call 1-866-205-8969 to ask what applies to your business.
How can I get a list of my licenses?
Contact our team directly or send us a message. If we have serviced the entity with that regulatory agency, we can provide the existing licenses on your account at the time of the request. We can also research additional licenses for a license research fee.
Not Sure Which Local Licenses You Need?
Tell us about your business and locations, and we will confirm the local licenses and permits that apply.