This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Over the summer, we’re going to be doing a deep dive into the regulations many startups skip when starting their ...

Last fall, I moved to a new city—and this spring, I learned that I needed a home occupation permit to freelance from my apartment. Home occupation rules vary by city, and most freelancers are probably ...

Incorporating or forming an LLC for your new company registers your business with the state and creates a legal entity for your business. Many business owners think they’re ready to set up shop after ...

A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business that one person owns and runs. However, just because your business blurs the traditional lines of the working world doesn’t mean you can ignore laws ...

One of the primary distinctions between a business license and a tax ID number is that of obligation. Some licenses are legal requirements while other licenses or a tax ID number may be optional. A ...

Business licenses are essential formalities that legally permit the operation of businesses within a specific jurisdiction. They are the government’s way of ensuring that companies abide by the ...

When you start a business, one of the first things you’ll need to know is whether your business requires any permits or licenses. Licenses and permits can vary depending on a variety of factors ...