Do I need a business license?
There is no universal business license that all businesses
must have to operate in Vermont. However, Vermont
does regulate forty-four different professions through
the use of licensing boards. These professions include
accountancy, architects, land surveyors, naturopathy,
nursing, and private investigators among others. If
your profession is regulated by one of these boards,
you will need to complete all licensing and certification
requirements prior to opening for business. In addition
to state licensing requirements, many municipalities
have their own laws regarding business licensing and
permits.
Do I need to register my business in Vermont?
If your business is a corporation, limited liability
company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership,
non-profit organization, or cooperative, then you
will need to register it with the Vermont Secretary
of State. Generally, sole proprietors and general
partnerships do not need to register unless they are
operating under a trade name, in which case you will
need to register the trade name with the Secretary
of State. All businesses will also need to register
for applicable business taxes with the Department
of Taxation before opening for business.
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What does my business need to do at the local
level for licensing?
Local requirements for business licensing vary by
municipality. Generally, there is no one business
license that all businesses must have, but instead
different licenses are issued based on the type of
business activities being conducted. However, even
what activities are licensed depends on where your
business is located. For example, Burlington only
requires some businesses, mainly those dealing with
prepared food and entertainment, to be licensed by
the city while Rutland has much more extensive licensing
scheme. Some cities, such as Montpelier, may require
home-based businesses to obtain a home occupancy permit
for their home office while other cities do not. Because
local licensing is determined by city ordinances,
it is best to check with your local municipal government
to see what licenses and permits your business may
need.
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