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Business & self-employment

Business licenses, permits, and approvals

Find out how to get the licenses, permits, and approvals you need to run your business.

Activity

Get a license to do commercial or non-commercial activity.

Automotive business

How to get licenses for automotive business in Philadelphia.

Child care facilities

Learn about the inspections and approvals you'll need to run a child care facility.

Dumpsters

How to get licenses for dumpsters in Philadelphia.

Entertainment business

How to get licenses for entertainment business in Philadelphia.

Food businesses

Information on the City's permits and approvals for food businesses, including restaurants, food trucks, and others.

Rental and property

How to get licenses related to real estate in Philadelphia.

Vending and street sales

How to get licenses and approvals to sell goods on the street in Philadelphia.

Other businesses

How to get licenses for other businesses in Philadelphia, including pawn shops, precious metal dealers, and more.

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