Get the Permits Your Business
Needs to Succeed

Almost every business must have permits to operate legally. Identifying the permits you need and applying for them correctly in order to start your business is infinitely easier with Launch by 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 with Launch by LegalShield and having your lawyer tell you exactly what permits you need to start your business and help you apply. It’s far less stressful.

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Common Small Business Permits

Here are 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 are starting 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.

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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 to start your business.

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Key Features of Our
Small Business Legal Plans

LegalShield’s business plans can help you in the following areas:

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Advice, Consultation, and Research

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

Letters or Phone Calls

Receive help with business legal matters more efficiently with professional communications issued on your behalf.

Document Review

Put business-related legal documents through legal review.

Collection Letters

A collection letter from a provider lawyer could help you recoup payments more efficiently.

Advice, Consultation, and Research

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

Letters or Phone Calls

Receive help with business legal matters more efficiently with professional communications issued on your behalf.

Document Review

Put business-related legal documents through legal review.

Collection Letters

A collection letter from a provider lawyer could help you recoup payments more efficiently.

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See What Our
Customers Say

“My experience with LegalShield has been awesome and I could not be happier about my decision years ago to become a member. The process to get my LLC launched was seamless and extremely easy. They treated me with utmost respect and dignity throughout the process as well as keeping me informed of the status of my launch process. A heartfelt thank you for helping me make a lifelong dream of becoming a business owner come true.”

Dimitri V.

Arizona Member

“I appreciate all the help and support I had in developing my LLC. It was great to have an organization that took me from start to finish with registering my name and my business in the state of Washington. They answered questions quickly and efficiently and I couldn’t be more pleased.”

Theresa O.

Washington Member

“Dear LegalShield, I am writing you this letter to say thank you for all of your assistance. I am a professional photographer by trade and I have used LegalShield for everything from trademarking advice to collecting outstanding debts from clients. All in all, I can’t believe the help and advice that I have received for such a reasonable fee, the service has more than paid for itself and it is priceless to have someone that I can talk too fast with knowledgeable legal advice.”

Al S.

Texas Member

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.

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.

Get Help Applying for Business Licenses & Permits

Start your business with Launch by LegalShield and get assistance with the required licenses and permits from an experienced small business lawyer.

$149 + State Filing Fees

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