Failing to get the right licenses and permits for your LLC can get you shut down by state, city, or county authorities. Some jurisdictions enforce licensing only after you hit a revenue threshold, but many require it from day one. Check sba.gov or hire a service to find what you need.
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Common mistake that new business owners make when registering LLCs, corporations, or even acting as a sole proprietor is that they don't obtain the proper licenses and permits. Just because it's your side hustle or you're just operating out of your home does not mean that you are immune from these requirements. If you don't obtain the proper licenses and permits for your business, then you could face being shut down by the state, city, or county that you live in. In some states, cities, and counties, you might not have to worry about this until your business hits a certain revenue threshold, but But many other times you still do need to get the proper licenses and permits regardless of how new your business is. A good resource for determining which licenses and permits you need is to go to the sba.gov website, or there are third-party companies that can obtain them for you and determine which ones are required for your business. So follow me for more business-related tips.