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Kinds of Business Licenses

posted September 1, 2009 - 2:25pm
Kinds of Business Licenses

 

If you want to start a legitimate business in the United States you have to get a license to do so. There are many types of businesses you can choose from should you feel the entrepreneurial spirit within you. Here is a basic overview of some of the more popular businesses and how to obtain licenses.
 
            Radio and Television Broadcasting
            To start a radio or television broadcasting business you may need to obtain a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). However, the FCC does not regulate the Internet or Internet Service Providers.
 
            Mining and Drilling
            Businesses wanting to drill for natural gas, oil or other fossil fuels, or mineral resources on federal lands may be required to obtain a drilling permit from the Mineral Management Service (MMS). The MMS is the bureau in the US Department of the Interior that monitors the nation’s interests on the outer continental shelf.
 
            Firearms, Ammunition and Explosives
            The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the principle law enforcement agency in the US Department of Justice. This is the bureau one would need to contact in order to gain license to manufacture, sell, or import firearms and ammunitions as according to the Gun Control Act.
 
            Alcohol Beverages
            Federal law requires makers, merchants, and importers of alcohol beverages to register, pay special taxes and maintain records within the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Businesses engaged in the production, distribution or sale of alcohol is required to pay special federal taxes. Retailers should contact their state’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board for information regarding permits and licensing.
 
            Agriculture
            The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) gives permits for businesses involved in the import and interstate transport of animals, animal products, biologics, biotechnology and plants. They also monitor the quality of said products moved.

 


Website: http://www.business.gov/register/licenses-and-perm...


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