Subject: Licenses

PUBLISHED: 1995, Revised June 2004

This 8-page 8.5" x 11" handout is an explanation of the requirements to obtain a business license. It addresses the necessary conditions and procedures, while guiding the customer step-by-step through the application process. The booklet includes a list of the types of licenses, the required approvals, the fees, the renewal process, and the appeals process. For customer reference, there is a general checklist for obtaining a business license and an index of other agencies that can assist in starting a business.

This publication is intended for entrepreneurs looking to establish a business in the City of Philadelphia.