Federal and State Business License Online Application Made Simple

A Small Business Plan from LegalShield makes the process of securing federal and state licenses easy and stress-free.

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Work with a lawyer to cut through the clutter

If you’re not familiar with the federal and state licensing requirements for your business, finding the right applications and filling them out correctly can seem daunting. Working with an experienced small business lawyer can make the process much faster and nearly painless. Lawyers can help in several ways.

  • Quickly identify the licenses and permits your business needs
  • Explain the process to eliminate confusion and frustration
  • Easily locate all the necessary forms and applications
  • Guide you through filling out and submitting applications correctly
  • Help you navigate the approval process

For as little as $49/month you get unlimited consultation time with a lawyer that has experience with federal and state business licensing.

Apply for licenses and permits with confidence

Some permits require filling out a simple online application that takes 5 minutes. Other licenses, such as a state liquor license, can be complicated, take a year and cost upwards of $300,000 to purchase from a private party.

Whatever the nature of the licenses you need, having a lawyer on your team allows you to enter the application process with the confidence. You won’t have to guess about whether you’re filling out the forms correctly. Your chances of success go up while your stress goes down.

As a LegalShield member, you can submit applications for review by your lawyer prior to filing. Also, you can have your lawyer make phone calls and write letters to government agencies to facilitate the approval process for no additional fee.

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How to appeal denials, handle expiration and fight fines

If you have applied for a federal or state license and your application is held up or has been denied, our lawyers can help you figure out what went wrong and file an appeal.

If you have been fined due to an expired license or other violation, you should have a phone consultation with a lawyer experienced in federal and state licensing. Getting legal advice can help protect your rights and minimize financial damage to your business.

The most cost effective way to get the legal support you need, without the hefty hourly lawyer fees, is to get a small business plan from LegalShield.

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How a LegalShield Small Business Plan works for licenses and permits

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

Advice, consultation and research

Legal consultation from a provider lawyer on business legal matters, with legal research for each issue, if needed.

document review

Document review

Put business-related legal documents through legal review.

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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.

Get help with federal and state licenses

Small Business Plans start at only $49 per month

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