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Applying for Business Permits Online Made Easy & Affordable

Almost every business must have permits to operate legally. Identifying the permits you need and applying for them correctly is infinitely easier with LegalShield.

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The Difference Between Permits and Licenses

While similar, licenses and permits are different. Understanding the differences between the two is the first step in identifying the permits your business needs.

Licenses tend to be general and apply to activities that require competence, such as offering medical services or building homes. Licenses are often awarded after completion of a test.

Permits focus more narrowly on safety and may require an inspection. For example, running a restaurant requires a health permit which you can get after the facility passes inspection.

There are over 150,000 local jurisdictions, such as cities, townships, municipalities and other types of local government. You can save a ton of time by joining LegalShield and having your lawyer tell you exactly what permits you need and help you apply. It’s far less stressful.

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Common Small Business Permits

The list below highlights some of the most common permits LegalShield members need.

  • Building and zoning permits for investment property
  • Fire department permits for flammable materials
  • Health permits for restaurants and commercial kitchens
  • Sign permits that dictate size, location, etc.
  • One-time special event permits
  • Sales tax permits
  • Vendor permits
  • Doing business as permit (DBA)
  • Home occupation permits
  • Environmental permits

If you’re launching a new business, sign up for Launch by LegalShield. An experienced lawyer will create your legal entity and help you secure all the business permits you need.

If you’re business is already formed, get a standard small business plan from LegalShield and you’ll have access to all the legal help you need for a monthly fee as low as $49.

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How to Apply for the Business Permits You Need

Every business permit has its own rules, fees and processes for applying. Conducting research on county, state or federal websites is the best first step. That said, it can take a long time and you may never be completely sure you’ve applied correctly. 

As a LegalShield member, you can call your lawyer to discuss the permits you need, the requirements you must meet for each permit and where to find the applications. After you’ve filled out the applications, you can submit them to your lawyer for review and feedback. 

If any of your applications are denied, you fail an inspection or otherwise have issues with a business permit, a lawyer that can help you resolve the situation is only one click away. 

No matter the situation, working with a small business lawyer will make the process easier.

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How a Legalshield Small Business Plan Works for Business Permits

All LegalShield plans come jam-packed with valuable benefits. When it comes to searching and applying for business permits, common plan usage is in two areas.

Consultation
& Advice

You can speak with a business lawyer in your area to get legal advice about any issues related to entity formation or applying for the business permits you need.

Document
Review

You can submit any permit applications up to 15 pages each and have your lawyer provide feedback to make sure everything is correct. In some cases, you can download templates from our website to speed up the process.

Consultation
& Advice

You can speak with a business lawyer in your area to get legal advice about any issues related to entity formation or applying for the business permits you need.

Document
Review

You can submit any permit applications up to 15 pages each and have your lawyer provide feedback to make sure everything is correct. In some cases, you can download templates from our website to speed up the process.

You get the best of both worlds. You get the help of a lawyer to make sure your business permits are handled correctly AND you save a ton of money.

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How LegalShield Works

Finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated or expensive.

LegalShield puts the power of legal representation within reach of any individual, family, or business. We work hard to make it easy, simple, and affordable to get the legal help you need, when you need it.

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Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.

Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.

Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.

How LegalShield Works

Finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated or expensive.

LegalShield puts the power of legal representation within reach of any individual, family, or business. We work hard to make it easy, simple, and affordable to get the legal help you need, when you need it.

See How It Works

 Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.

Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.

Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.

See What Our
Customers Say

“The attorney who assisted me was very knowledgeable in regards to my questions! He was very patient and courteous as he gave great detail to advise me in the best manner. I was able to achieve my personal goal of obtaining an LLC and EIN for my business by completing the tasks independently.”

Patty J.

Mississippi Member

“I had some critical questions I needed answered for my business. I received a quick response with the exact information I was looking for.”

Steven T.

Minnesota Member

“I was completely clueless at how to begin the trademarking process for my business and about to spend hundreds of dollars unnecessarily, however thanks to the attorney I spoke with he led me in the right direction and helped me save so much money and time.”

Ashley A.

Arkansas Member

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