Get a report of business licenses you need to operate

Get customized license reports for your business to save time on compliance.

Access a summarized report of the licenses and permits your business needs to legally operate at the local, county, state, and federal levels. Reports are typically delivered within 1-3 days after being ordered or after your business is registered by the state.

Only $99 for the business license and permit report

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Business License Report Benefits

Compliance

This report identifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permits required to legally run and operate your business.

Simplicity

Simplify the business license and permit process to help ensure your business has the licenses needed for your industry and location.

Confidence

Be confident you have the licenses, permits, and tax registrations needed for your location and business type.

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$99 for the business license and permit report

How It Works

We partnered with Avalara® to provide a custom report of the business licensing and permits that you need to legally operate a new or existing company in your state, county, and city. 

Avalara starts by entering your business location, industry, and activities into their systems.

Their systems identify and verify the required business licenses and permits you need to legally operate.

You receive a report that outlines the licenses you need with instructions on how to obtain them.

Business License Report FAQs

  • Business licenses and permits are mandatory for your business to operate legally. Most businesses need some kind of license, permit or tax registration at the local, county, state, or federal levels. The requirements vary based on your business location, industry, and activities, which can make understanding what is needed feel overwhelming.

    Our partners at Avalara make the process easy by delivering a report that lists the licenses and permits needed for your company to operate.

  • A business license report is a comprehensive report that identifies all the licenses, permits, and registrations required for your business to operate legally. Most businesses need some kind of license, permit, or registration at the local, county, state, or federal levels. The requirements vary based on your business location, industry, and activities, which can make understanding what is required specifically for your business feel overwhelming.

  • Determining whether your business needs licenses or permits can be complicated. Many small businesses need at least a general business license to legally operate. Not having the right licenses and permits in place can result in penalties and fines, costing your business money and risking potential closure.

  • ZenBusiness partners with Avalara, a trusted third-party provider, to conduct a thorough search of federal, state, county, and city requirements to identify the necessary permits, licenses, and registrations.

  • The report includes a list of required permits, licenses, and registrations, along with the associated fees, application forms, and instructions for filing.

  • No, the business license report is a separate service. It’s available for purchase for $99 and can be added to your order after you’ve finished the application process.

  • Yes, the report can be tailored to your specific business needs. You’ll be asked to answer a few questions to help ensure the report is relevant to your business type and location.

  • No, ZenBusiness does not directly assist with the filing of licenses and permits. The report provides the necessary information and applications, but it’s your responsibility to submit the applications to the appropriate agencies.

  • The processing time for obtaining a business license varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific requirements. It can range from a few days to several weeks or even months.

  • No, the business license report is specific to a single business and its location. If you have multiple businesses, you’ll need to order separate reports for each one.

  • Yes, you can cancel the business license report at any time. However, once the report is generated, it cannot be refunded.