Getting Compliant

Before transacting any business, you'll want to make sure that your business is operating within the legal parameters of applicable local, state, and federal laws. For example, if you will be selling products, you will need to obtain a Sales Tax Permit in order to register your business with your State's tax authority.

The exact type and number of licenses that you will need will depend on the nature of your business. For instance, a music start-up only selling CD's online will need far fewer permits, if any, compared to a new restaurant chain looking to set up locations in several parts of a city.

Find out more information about obtaining required business licenses through SCORE's site.

Be sure to also check with your State's Secretary of State website and your local government office to find out the specific licenses and permits that you will need.