48 license types across 10 categories
A foundational permit required by most municipalities to operate any business within their...
$50–$400Articles of Organization filing required to legally establish a Limited Liability Company ...
$50–$500Registration of a business name that differs from your legal name or LLC name. Required in...
$25–$250An Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS used for federal tax purposes, payrol...
$0–$0A permit required to legally operate a business from a residential property. Ensures compl...
$30–$300IRS Form 2553 filing that lets an eligible LLC or C-Corp be taxed as a pass-through S-Corp...
$0–$350Articles of Incorporation filed with your state to create a nonprofit corporation, typical...
$30–$1200The simplest legal structure for a one-owner business. No separate entity is formed, but m...
$25–$250Required for businesses involving food, water, waste, or personal health services. Demonst...
$100–$800Certifies that your business meets fire safety codes and has proper fire prevention measur...
$75–$500Required for any construction, renovation, or alteration to a building. Ensures work meets...
$100–$2000Certifies that a building or space is safe and ready for occupancy. Required before moving...
$50–$400State license required to operate a daycare center or licensed home childcare. Ensures sta...
$100–$1500Verifies that your business use is permitted in the zoning district where your property is...
$50–$500Authorization to display exterior signage for your business. Ensures compliance with munic...
$25–$300Permits a use that is not normally allowed in a zoning district but can be approved with c...
$200–$1500Required in most cities to legally rent a home or room on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. ...
$75–$1500Authorization to sell alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and spirits). One of the most heavi...
$300–$5000Authorization to sell only beer and wine products, excluding spirits. A less restrictive a...
$150–$2000Required to sell tobacco and nicotine products including cigarettes, cigars, and vaping pr...
$50–$500State credential required to practice licensed professions such as accounting, law, engine...
$100–$1000State or local credential required to perform construction work. Demonstrates competency, ...
$150–$2000Required to practice cosmetology including hair, makeup, nail, and skin services. Requires...
$50–$400Required to work as a real estate agent or broker. Involves coursework, exams, and sponsor...
$100–$800State-issued license required to legally practice therapeutic massage. Most states require...
$150–$600State license required to legally cut, style, and shave hair for pay. Typically issued by ...
$50–$300Required in most states to perform tattooing professionally. Combines a personal practitio...
$100–$600State-issued commission authorizing an individual to witness signatures, administer oaths,...
$20–$200State license required to work as a professional investigator performing surveillance, bac...
$200–$1500State credential required to work as a paid security officer. Armed and unarmed tiers typi...
$50–$500State-issued producer license authorizing an individual to sell, solicit, or negotiate ins...
$100–$500NMLS-registered state license required to originate residential mortgage loans for compens...
$500–$3000Required to design, install, or repair plumbing systems. Typically requires apprenticeship...
$200–$1500Required to install, repair, or maintain electrical systems. Involves extensive apprentice...
$200–$1500Required to install, repair, or maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system...
$150–$1200Required for anyone handling food in a commercial kitchen. Demonstrates basic food safety ...
$10–$50Required for restaurants, cafes, and other food preparation establishments. Covers facilit...
$200–$1500Authorization to operate a mobile food vending business. Requires health permits, mobile u...
$300–$2000Required to prepare and serve food at off-site locations for events. Requires food handler...
$150–$1000Required to legally sell retail goods and collect sales tax. Essential for any retail busi...
$0–$100Required to operate a pawn shop or secondhand goods business. Involves background checks, ...
$200–$2000Required to sell goods or services in public spaces, farmers markets, or temporary locatio...
$50–$500State motor-vehicle department license required to buy, sell, or trade vehicles for profit...
$300–$2500Federal Firearms License issued by the ATF allowing a business to manufacture, import, or ...
$200–$3000Required to operate commercial vehicles for transportation services. Demonstrates training...
$100–$500Authorization to operate a taxi, limousine, or rideshare service. Includes vehicle registr...
$300–$3000