Licenses & Permits

Most states and many cities and/or counties impose licenses and permits on a wide variety of businesses. The operation of your business will most likely require such a tax.

• State Requirements - Make sure you research your state's requirements for business, including permits, licenses, and registration.
• Federal Requirements - Make sure you know the federal requirements for your business, including specific licenses, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and registration.
• Employer ID Numbers (EINs) - An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity.
• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) eApplication - No matter where you do business, you can apply for and receive a federal EIN from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) immediately.
• Exporting FAQs - Answers to questions frequently asked about the exporting business.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FAQs - Learn answers to important questions about the EPA and your business.
• Application Process for Export Licenses - The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Export Administration online application process.
• Become A Licensed Marine Merchant - Access information about U.S. mariner licensing and documentation requirements.
• File A NAFTA Certificate Of Origin - Classify your export product and file a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin.
• File A Shippers' Export Declaration - AESDirect is the U.S. Census Bureau's free, web-based system for filing a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED).
• Vehicle Importation Regulations - Learn the various aspects of the vehicle importation regulations. Some of the topics include importation and certification FAQs, vehicle importation guidelines, and temporary vehicle importation guidelines.

Buying A Business

Once the decision is made to start a business, often the next decision is either to buy an existing business or start a new venture from scratch. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options.

• Buying A Business - The pros and cons of buying an existing business versus starting fresh.
• Choosing A Business - Finding a profitable business to buy.
• Purchase Research - Before making the final purchase, examine the business carefully. Use of a qualified attorney is important.
• Determining Value - Know the elements to examine when calculating a business' value.
• Sales Agreement - Essential elements that should be on the final sales agreement.
• Due Diligence - Know the legal aspects of owning a business; includes zoning laws, permits, and the environment.
• Closing Checklist - Make sure you and your attorney review the final points of the sale.
• Buying A Business FAQs - Learn the answers to commonly asked questions regarding buying a business.

Buying A Franchise

Business franchising offers many opportunities. This form of ownership has helped many entrepreneurs get started in business and succeed.

• Franchising Overview - Get a general description of franchising.
• Consumer Guide To Buying A Franchise - How to examine and buy an existing franchise.
• Franchising Strategy - Learn to research your perspective franchise and examine its possible problems.
• Associations And Forums - The American Franchisee Association (AFA) is a national trade association of franchisees and dealers with over 7,000 members.
• Buying A Franchise FAQs - Answers to questions frequently asked when buying a franchise.
• Franchising FAQs - Answers to commonly asked questions about franchising.
• Guides and Instructions for Buying A Franchise - Help on successfully purchasing an existing franchise.

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