This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
New York doesn't have a general business license at the state level, so there are no fees there. However, your business may need a state-level occupational license or municipal-level license or permit to operate.
Anyone operating as a sole proprietorship or independent contractor often won't need a business license. If you are a sole proprietor, you can typically use your social security number instead of an EIN (employer identification number) or tax ID and perform your work normally.
Local Business Licenses Any business operating within a particular city or county must obtain a local permit to comply with municipal regulations.
The license approves your engagement in a specific business in a certain jurisdiction; an LLC provides an official, legally-recognized business entity. Forming an LLC effectively makes your business a company rather than a sole proprietorship.
Licensing Your Business But having a business license is a totally different animal. While an LLC operates on state statutes, getting a business license is much more specific. Licensees are authorized to operate in a geographical area — most commonly the county or city in which you are based.
Local business licenses in California Many California counties require businesses to obtain a business operating license before doing business in the county. This requirement applies to all businesses, including one-person, home-based operations. Many cities require a business license in addition to the county license.
In 2021, the State of Florida passed a new law stating that no local permitting or licensing is required to establish a home-based business in Florida.
Operating a business without a license is prohibited. A Miami- Dade County Occupational License (305-270-4949) must also be obtained. For more information, call the Finance Department's Occupational Licensing Office at 305-673-7420 or 305-673-7590.
In 2021, the State of Florida passed a new law stating that no local permitting or licensing is required to establish a home-based business in Florida.
In most states, forming an LLC doesn't require a business license, but you'll need to follow your state's procedures. An LLC requires registering with the state and filing the appropriate forms. But even though you don't need a business license to form an LLC, you probably need one to operate the LLC as a business.