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The California Secretary of State business license search lets you know if a company is licensed. The search is available on the Secretary of State's website. You can also conduct a California Secretary of State business search above by entering a license number, person's name, or company name and selecting a state.

What is a Business License? A business license grants the owner the right to start and run a particular type of business in the city, county, state, or country that issues it. It is a type of permit indicating the company has the government's approval to operate.

Licenses may be granted by public or private entities. Common examples of public licenses include marriage licenses, professional licenses, business licenses, and licenses to drive. Examples of private licenses include licenses to use land or intellectual property owned by another.

A business license is an annual regulatory permit for the privilege of conducting business within City. This license is issued after a business has complied with applicable local, state and federal requirements and has paid the annual gross receipts tax, applicable fees and assessments.

Pennsylvania does not require sole proprietorships to register with the state, or to obtain a statewide business license. The business does not have a separate existence from the owner.

Getting licensed means that an individual or their business has passed the minimum requirements in their field to obtain a license from the state in which they do business.

All company owners that are required to obtain a business license from the state of Pennsylvania must pay licensing and application fees. It is generally $125 to obtain a business license, but additional fees may apply for businesses structured as partnerships, corporations, and sole proprietorships.