There are many types of licenses, both state and local as well as professional. Depending on what you do and where you plan to operate, your business may be required to have various state and/or municipal licenses, certificates or permits.
Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and departments. Consult your state or local government for assistance.
Business ServiCenter
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Business & Industry Development Division
301 N. Wilmington Street
4344 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4344
(919) 715-2864 or (800) 228-8443
Start Your Business | North Carolina Department of Commerce
The Business Servicenter provides information to entrepreneurs and existing business owners on services, programs, resources, licenses and regulatory requirements relating to start up and existing businesses in North Carolina.
The center provides one-on-one telephone consultations, business structure forms, and identifies local, regional and federal business resources. The center’s resources include: general information on licensing requirements, registering trade marks, business name registration, taxes and employer requirements to do business in North Carolina. In addition, the center provides assistance with “where to go for what” for new and existing businesses.
Directory of North Carolina Business Licenses and Permits -
http://www.nccommerce.com/en/Busines...ata.htm?view=1
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Opening a new business in NC-how many licenses do I need?
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