About This Site

We explain business licensing the way a friend would — not the way a lawyer would.

Business license information is everywhere — but it's almost always written by lawyers, for lawyers. Or it's written by companies that want to charge you $200 to do something you could do yourself in 20 minutes.

We got tired of that.

BusinessLicense101.com exists to explain business licensing the way a smart, helpful friend would. Short. Clear. No jargon. No "it depends" without an actual explanation. No hidden fees. No sign-up required.

Our rules

  • We only link to official government sources for license applications.
  • We don't charge for any information on this site.
  • When we link to a service we think is helpful, we say so — see our affiliate disclosure.
  • We write for someone who has never started a business before — not for accountants.
  • If something changes in a state or city, we update our guides.

What we are not

We are not lawyers. We are not a government website. We are not a filing service. We are an information resource.

Nothing on this site is legal advice. Always verify what you read here with your actual city, county, or state government office before doing anything official.

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Questions or corrections?

If you find something wrong, outdated, or confusing — please tell us. We take every report seriously and update content quickly.

⚠️ General information only — not legal advice. Always verify with your city or state office. Affiliate disclosure.