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    Do I Need a Business License? Business License FAQs<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    A business license is a legal authorization granted by a state, federal, or local government, giving a business owner the right to operate in their jurisdiction. If you have a small business or are starting a new business, you should look into the business license requirements in your area.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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