You will need to renew your Indiana business license every two years. Depending on your business type, additional permits may be required from agencies or municipalities. It is illegal to operate a business in Indiana without a license, though some organizations are exempt. You can check your application status online.
As an Indiana business owner, you need a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate to collect sales tax. This is required if you operate a business and are engaged in business in Indiana.
To relocate out of state, visit that state’s office to qualify or apply for a license. Indiana may require local or state-controlled industry licenses. Contact your county clerk’s office or the Business License Information Center to obtain one. Costs vary by license and location.
All Indiana businesses must register with the Secretary of State. This shows your business follows government rules.
A business license grants permission to operate within a jurisdiction, while a permit provides regulatory approval for an activity. Required permits depend on your business but may include:
- Health permits
- Liquor permits
- Zoning permits
- Building permits
You can apply through the appropriate agency.
Processing times depend on business type and jurisdiction but generally take 10-30 days.
Identity, lawful status, Social Security, and Indiana residency documents are required for driver’s license renewal. Fees depend on age. The deadline to update licenses has been extended by two years.
Most professional licenses can be applied for online. Professions like medical, legal, accounting, architectural, and many others require Indiana certification and licensing.
License and permit costs vary greatly. For example:
- Sales tax license: $25
- Liquor license: Up to $2,000
Acquire necessary licenses early in your entrepreneurial journey for smooth sailing to success. Most are issued within days or weeks, though liquor licensing takes 10-12 weeks.