List the licenses and permits to ask about
Get an organized list of the business licenses, permits, registrations and recurring filings to confirm with your city, county and state offices.
The prompt
I run (or am starting) a [TYPE OF BUSINESS] in [CITY, COUNTY, STATE/COUNTRY]. Details: [home-based or storefront, number of employees, do we sell physical goods, serve food, work on customers' property, use vehicles, sell online to other states] Please: 1. List the categories of licenses, permits and registrations that businesses like mine commonly need at the federal/national, state and local levels (for example general business license, sales tax permit, professional or trade license, zoning or home occupation permit, health permit, signage permit, employer registrations). 2. For each, the government office that usually handles it and the question to ask them. 3. Recurring renewals and filings to put on my calendar, such as annual reports and license renewals. 4. Insurance types that are commonly required by law or by contracts in my industry. Clearly mark that requirements vary by location and must be confirmed with the official offices. Do not state specific fees or deadlines as fact.
Replace every [BRACKETED] part with your own details before sending.
How to use it
Use the list to make calls or check the official websites of your city, county and state; many have a small business office that will check this with you for free. Put every renewal date on your calendar.
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