Business License Research — Private Software

Stop guessing what licenses
your business actually needs.

Answer 8 questions. Get a complete, state-specific license checklist in minutes — with fees, bond amounts, direct application links, and contacts for every requirement.

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Every major
Business type covered
50
States + federal requirements
$49
One-time, no subscription
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From form to report
What we've mapped

The chaos of US business licensing.Organized.

1,500+ license records
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1,500+ local permit entries
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400+ cities & counties
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50 states + DC & territories
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9 business types
How we source our data
Official sources only
Every requirement pulled from official state .gov licensing boards, the IRS, and federal agency websites. No third-party aggregators.
Verified & dated
Each data point carries a last-verified date. Uncertain or conflicting requirements are flagged explicitly — we never guess.
Always improving
Data is reviewed on a rolling basis. Requirements change — we track updates from state boards and update records accordingly.
What’s in every report
01 State business license requirements
02 Federal license & permit checklist
03 Seller’s permit / sales tax registration
04 Surety bond requirements & amounts
05 Workers’ compensation requirements
06 Application fees — initial & renewal
07 Economic nexus threshold for your state
08 Direct links to official application portals

Small Business Owners

Know exactly what you need before you open — not after you get fined. Contractors, restaurants, salons, retail stores.

Accountants & Advisors

Order a report for each new client. Deliver a professional compliance checklist as part of your onboarding.

How we compare
MyPermitDesk Hiring a lawyer
State-specific requirements YES YES
Verified fees and application links YES RARELY
Available instantly, 24/7 YES NO
Price $49 $300+
Business License Report
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Instant access — no credit card required

  • 01 Complete state license checklist
  • 02 Federal requirements by business type
  • 03 Fees, bonds, and insurance requirements
  • 04 Direct application portal links
  • 05 Economic nexus threshold for your state
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MyPermitDesk is a private software company. Not affiliated with any government agency. Reports are informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always verify with the issuing authority before filing. Terms · 7-day refund policy