Business License

Business licenses are not required for most businesses. Some businesses require that the operators be licensed such as real estate brokers, hair dressers, attorneys, doctors, pharmacist and contractors, to name a few. Some businesses have to have the premises approved by the city or state, for example; nursing homes, day care centers and restaurants.

Regulation requirements are the first area to check into before starting a business. If you are not sure if a particular business is regulated, ask at your state comptrollers office or ask the venders who supply that industry. They will know. Do not let regulation discourage you as the rules also limit the number of competitors.