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What type of business license do you need?
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Wiki User
July 09, 2008 12:47AM
There are many variables as to what licensing you'll need. Here are some possible types. Business license - yearly tax registration, usually required everywhere Fictitious Name Registration - required if you don't have your legal name in the name of your business Seller's permit - required for wholesale and retail sales Federal tax ID - alternate IRS ID rather than using SSN State tax ID - employer identification #
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