MyPermitDesk — Business License Research

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01 — Business

Business Name required

Business Type required

NAICS Code (optional)

If you know your 6-digit NAICS code, enter it and we'll prefill the business type.

Business Entity

Do you operate under a trade name (DBA)?

No Yes — I use a trade name

A DBA is any name other than your legal business name (e.g. "Sunrise Plumbing" instead of "John Smith LLC").

Trade name (DBA name)

02 — Location

State required

City

County (optional — for local permit guidance)

03 — Contractor Details

Work Type

Typical Max Project Value ($)

Used to recommend the right license class.

Already licensed in another state?

We check for reciprocity agreements.

03 — Salon / Shop Details

Type of Establishment

Do you personally hold a cosmetology or barber license?

Yes No — investor / owner only

Affects whether you need an individual practitioner license.

03 — Food Service Details

Type of Operation

Do you manufacture or process packaged food products?

No — serve on-site only Yes — sell packaged products

e.g. bottled sauces, packaged baked goods sold in retail stores

03 — Retail Details

Type of Retail Store

Do you sell to customers in other states online?

No — local only Yes — multi-state e-commerce

Multi-state sellers may need to register in additional states.

04 — Employees

Do you have or plan to have W-2 employees?

No Yes

Affects workers compensation and OSHA requirements.

05 — Ownership & Residency

Business entity sub-type

Affects tax treatment, ownership restrictions, and license eligibility.

Are all owners US citizens or permanent residents (green card holders)?

Yes No — one or more foreign national owners

Does the foreign owner have a US Social Security Number (SSN)?

Yes No

SSN enables the IRS online EIN application. Non-SSN holders must apply by phone or fax.

Does the foreign owner have an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)?

Yes Applied — pending No

ITIN is accepted in lieu of SSN for most state professional license applications.

Country of residence

Used to note relevant US tax treaty information in your report.

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