

While some Ohio businesses may need a local (city, county or municipality) business license or a business permit, some Ohio businesses may also need to follow federal licensing requirements.

Local small business licensing requirements in Ohio may vary from county to county. Two most asked questions by new small businesses and startup businesses are - do I need a business license and how do I get a small business license? In addition to a business registration and/or incorporating a small business, many Ohio businesses are required to get some sort of operating business license or a business permit from the state of Ohio or from their corresponding county or city in Ohio.
