How to get a municipal business license

Here's the simple version.

Most storefront and food/service businesses need a municipal license in addition to company registration — apply at your local municipality office.

1. 1

   Confirm your business type needs a license

   Some home-based or purely online businesses may not require one — ask your municipality.

2. 1

   Confirm your business type needs a license

   Some home-based or purely online businesses may not require one — ask your municipality.

3. 2

   Prepare your documents

   Gather company registration, location proof and ID documents (see below).

4. 2

   Prepare your documents

   Gather company registration, location proof and ID documents (see below).

5. 3

   Submit and pay the license fee

   File at the municipality office; a fee applies (confirm the current amount locally).

6. 3

   Submit and pay the license fee

   File at the municipality office; a fee applies (confirm the current amount locally).

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