How do you determine which licenses are needed for you business?
There are many types of licenses. There are business licenses which are required to operate a business. These licenses are generally annual fees to operate a business in a certain city or county. Every business needs a business license. Then their are occupational licenses which are based upon your job. A contractor is licensed by the contractors board, a doctor by the medical board. These licenses are based upon the laws of your State. Then if you operate a restaurant and desire to sell alcohol you need Liquor license. There are other licenses as well. Generally obtain a business license in the name of your business in the city and or county where you live. Check to see if your occupation requires licensing. Next determine if your business itsel will require licenses