The requirements — and fees — vary based on your business activities, location, and government rules. You'll need to get a federal license or permit if your business activities are regulated by a federal agency. Check to see if any of your business activities are listed here, and then check with the right federal agency to see how to apply.
If you manufacture, wholesale, import, or sell alcoholic beverages at a retail location. If your business involves operating aircraft, transporting goods or people via air, or aircraft maintenance. If your business manufactures, deals, or imports firearms, ammunitions, and explosives.
Licenses and Permits: Licenses -Constable or justice of the peace in the county that you intend to serve CLEANING: JANITORIAL –MAID SERVICE –UPHOLSTERY CLEANING –CARPET CLEANING –AUTO DETAILING Exterior –Industrial
To the greatest extent possible, the content of this handbook has been organized to align with the requirements of Texas Government, Section 481.125, and is intended to offer a current listing of state-level permit information according to the types of businesses affected.
Most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. The requirements — and fees — vary based on your business activities, location, and government rules.
Some licenses and permits expire after a set period of time. Keep close track of when you need to renew them — it's often easier to renew than it is to apply for a new one. You'll have to research your own state, county, and city regulations. Industry requirements often vary by state.