Do I need a license to operate my business?

Asked on 1/23/2009 by Toni Monetti - Cegon Info Solutions
Answered by ABC Staff

A good rule of thumb is this: a business that sells goods, needs a Business License; a business that offers professional services (regulated by the state) needs a Business Certificate.

Let's be more specific for a moment. Obtaining a license to operate a business depends on the type of business as well as the location of the business. To learn if your business requires a license, visit the local town hall to learn what the requirements are. The State also requires that certain occupations and businesses be licensed.

For information and an alphabetical listing of licensed occupations, visit this site. For food services businesses, contact the Bureau of Food Protection at 603-271-4589.

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