Some North Carolina LLCs will need more than one business license, while others won't need any. If you engage in certain industries, for example, broadcasting, you may also need to get a license from the federal government.
How much is a North Carolina Business License? North Carolina 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.
Zoning approval is required to operate a business out of your home. You must apply and be ap- proved for a Customary Home Occupation Permit to operate your business. You can apply for a Customary Home Occupation permit in person at the Hal Marshall Building, 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28202.
Call the State of North Carolina's Business Link North Carolina (1-800-228-8443), to verify any state licensing/sublicensing requirements for your type of business. Or go online .
Do I Need Both a Business License AND an LLC? Yes. Both are required if you wish to legally operate an LLC in a given city, county or state. They serve separate purposes and a business license cannot be substituted for an LLC.
Business enterprise is any endeavor where the primary motive is profit and not mere employment for oneself and others. It is the activity of providing goods and services involving industrial, financial and commercial aspects.
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