Most states and many cities and/or counties impose licenses and permits on a wide variety of businesses. The operation of your business will most likely require such a tax.

• State Requirements
  Make sure you research your state's requirements for business, including permits, licenses, and registration.
• Federal Requirements
  Make sure you know the federal requirements for your business, including specific licenses, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and registration.
• Employer ID Numbers (EINs)
  An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity.
• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) eApplication
  No matter where you do business, you can apply for and receive a federal EIN from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) immediately.
• Exporting FAQs
  Answers to questions frequently asked about the exporting business.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FAQs
  Learn answers to important questions about the EPA and your business.
• Application Process for Export Licenses
  The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Export Administration online application process.
• Become A Licensed Marine Merchant
  Access information about U.S. mariner licensing and documentation requirements.
• File A NAFTA Certificate Of Origin
  Classify your export product and file a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin.
• File A Shippers' Export Declaration
  AESDirect is the U.S. Census Bureau's free, web-based system for filing a Shipper's Export Declaration (SED).
• Vehicle Importation Regulations
  Learn the various aspects of the vehicle importation regulations. Some of the topics include importation and certification FAQs, vehicle importation guidelines, and temporary vehicle importation guidelines.