How to getting a License for general business in U.S

 

First of all, it's important to understand that "getting a license" is not the same as "registering a company". Companies such as LLCs or corporations are legal entities, formed by the state, and essentially are separate from their owners. A license is a permit allowing a business to conduct certain business activity, while at the same time requiring the business to comply with laws and rules that the license is governed by, and in some cases pay related taxes.

Most U.S. businesses formed by our European clients don't require any licensing whatsoever. However, we do offer a license research service to make sure your business either doesn't need any licensing or needs some specific licensing, in which case we will let you know what it is and how to obtain it.

General Business License

A few states require all businesses formed in that state to obtain a general business license (like Nevada, which is one of the reasons we don't recommend this state). This is just another way for the state to cash in on the fact that companies want to or have to be registered there. Also in some states, local authorities require businesses domiciled within the borders of the local jurisdiction (e.g. California cities and towns) to obtain a local general business license.

Typically this license is obtained at the same time or right after the company is registered, and it is renewed together with company renewal.

Specialty Licenses 

Certain activities require a specific license. The most common type of licensing we handle on a steady basis is tobacco-related licensing. Other examples are alcohol licenses, professional licenses, gambling licenses, firearms licenses, dealerships, etc.

Unless your business trades in regulated merchandise, products containing one of the regulated substances, or deals in regulated activity, it will not need any special license.

 

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