• Applying for Business Licenses
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    A Small Business Plan from Akron Legal Services makes it simple to identify and apply for the
    licenses and permits your company needs to operate successfully.

Common types of business licenses and permits

Over 627,000 new businesses are formed in the U.S. each year according to estimates from the U.S. Small Business Administration, and many of them need to secure licenses and permits. The exact licenses and permits required for your business depends upon its location and the industry in which it operates. Below is a list of common business licenses and permits.

  • Reseller’s Permit
  • Liquor License
  • Sales Tax License
  • Professional Licenses
  • Event Permit
  • Building and Zoning Permits
  • Broker’s License
  • Importing License
  • Health Permit
  • Firearms License

You can conduct hours of research on government websites and still be unsure of exactly what licenses or permits you need. Alternatively, you can join Akron Legal Services and a small business lawyer will help you submit all required applications. Working with a lawyer makes the process much less stressful and you’ll know it’s been done correctly.

How a small business lawyer can help you

At some point, any business owner is likely to have license and permit legal questions. If you join Akron Legal Services, you’ll be able to consult with a lawyer for an unlimited amount of minutes on an unlimited number of business legal matters, particularly around licenses and permits. Don’t stress about license and permit issues—call your provider lawyer.

Identify the licenses and permits your business needs

On top of the Federal Government and the 50 states, there are over 150,000 local jurisdictions, such as cities, townships, municipalities and other types of local government. Just trying to figure out which licenses and permits your business needs can feel like a full-time job.

If you want to tackle the task on your own, research your industry on Federal Government websites, the license and permit page of your state government website and any local government websites for the places in which your business operates. Online businesses that ship products to other states may require licenses in jurisdictions across the country.

If you’d rather not stress and guess, get a small business plan from Akron Legal Services and one of our experienced business lawyers can help you identify the licenses and permits your business needs as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Resolve issues with rejected applications or expired licenses

If you have applied for a license/permit and your application was rejected, having a lawyer review your application and the reasons for rejection is a good first step to remedy the situation.

If your business has been hit with fines or is having other issues related to an expired license/permit, you definitely want to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights and determine the best next action to take.

When you have a small business plan from Akron Legal Services, not only do you get unlimited consultation with an experienced lawyer, they can review any documents you submit and even make phone calls or write letters on your behalf to resolve license or permit issues.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is a pre-paid legal plan and how does it work?

    Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small fee (starting at $26.95/month) and have access to an independent lawyer that will provide a huge variety of legal services without a huge legal bill. Services like consultation with a lawyer, document review, drafting of debt collection letters and defense at civil trials are included as standard benefits. Using the plan just once can save you literally thousands of dollars.

  • How long after I join can I use the plan?

    You can use your plan as soon as your membership application is reviewed and your account is set up. The review process takes 12-24 hours (or less) from the moment you purchase your plan (on regular business days). Once accepted, you can be in contact with a lawyer and begin to use the plan benefits and member perks outlined in the membership agreement right away.

  • How much can I save with a membership?

    The average lawyer in the U.S. charges between $150-$400 per hour. If you use your membership for even just a few hours a year you could easily save over $1,000. If you have a bunch of small legal issues or one rather complicated issue, you can easily save multiple thousands of dollars over hiring a lawyer directly. Not to mention the stress you’ll save by having a lawyer on call instead of trying to handle legal issues yourself. Also, the lawyers in our network often help our members recover thousands of dollars of damages or avoid thousands of dollars in fees over what they would have experienced had they tried to resolve the legal issue themselves. Obviously, every member and usage situation is different, but when used correctly, your membership can easily save significant amounts of money. Not to mention savings from our member perks.