Licenses and Permits
Because there is extensive cost in time, fees, and red tape involved, obtaining licenses, permits, and tax requirements may be one of the last steps to take before opening a business. There are different requirements at the city, county, state, and federal levels that apply to different aspects of businesses. It’s impossible to list all legal requirements for any business here. The following basic requirements arranged by level of government as a guideline only. For more detail, please click here:
- Federal Requirements The IRS is the definitive source. The website contains useful info and links to forms.
- State Requirements The State of Delaware's one-stop licensing site.
- What legal form of business should you choose? Also includes information on the steps for forming each.
- Delaware Business Tax Information
- Professional Regulation - some types of businesses require additional registrations.
- Registering a Business Name - In Delaware that is done on the county level at the county Prothonotory's office
- Insurance Requirements
- Local Requirements - Check with your county, town or city