REgister for a business license with the government. Depends on what type of business you want to register. For example, if you were trying to get a license to be a day care provider you would find all of the needed information through a daycare agency.
You may need a business license, and are geberally required to register with a tax authority.
YOU HAVE TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE STATE
The place to register for a business license if you are starting a small business is at http://www.sba.gov/content/search-business-licenses-and-permits. This website is a government operated site that gives you all the legal and business related information needed to start your own small business.
Assuming you're referring to US law, yes, the business can do this.
You would register your business with the state as a ficticious name or DBA (doing business as).
To start a home improvement business you must first register the business name and then get a business license in your city. They are both relatively easy.
Whether or not you need a license to run an internet business would depend on the type of business you are running and whether or not your state requires that business to be licensed. All businesses are required to register for an EIN with the IRS.
You need to decide if you are going to be a sole proprietor or license your business as an LLC or other entity. You also need to register your business with the IRS for tax purposes. Some gardening business register for liability insurance.
In Arizona, you must register your business with the State's Dept. of Revenue. In addition, you should check with the City's Licensing Division where the business is located. You can use the free website link below "Arizona Business Licenses Directory" to access the link to the State's "Business License" office and also your specific City "Business License" link.
No, in the state of Illinois a handyman will not need a license. However, they will need to start and register a business with the state before they can accept clients.
The main business permits are the Mayors' Permit and Barangay Clearance. One must also register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
You will need to check with your state. You may just need a DBA if you do not have state tax. If you have tax then you will need a business license.