North Dakota Business License

The Fastest Way to Get Your North Dakota Business License


North Dakota state business licenses are not easy to understand, let alone obtain. Business Licenses, LLC is designed to cut through the clutter and help business owners understand their North Dakota state business license requirements.

April 23, 2020 Update: Needless to say, the Coronavirus has dramatically affected economic conditions in North Dakota and every other state too. Nevertheless, business owners are still filing for licenses and permits, authorities are still requiring them, and Business Licenses, LLC is still assisting customers with Business License Compliance Packages for North Dakota. Business Licenses, LLC’s partners are indeed sponsoring free BLCPs for many qualifying business owners.

December 10, 2020 Update: One of the top oil and gas states in the U.S., North Dakota produced nearly 1,336,00 barrels of oil daily in February 2019. This was a 13.6 percent increase from the number of barrels produced in February 2018. Over 100 gas and oil permits were issued in February as well, which is a 13 percent increase over permits issued in 2019. With millions of people employed by oil and gas companies in ND, business owners of all types are currently enjoying an uptick in revenue they have not seen since before the 2009-2012 recession.

Prospective entrepreneurs wishing to take advantage of North Dakota's excellent economy will need to obtain a business license issued by the state, the attorney general, or another entity. Businesses needing a state license include contractors, notary publics, professional fundraisers, and charitable solicitation services. Establishments selling alcohol and tobacco will need to send an application for special licenses to the North Dakota's AG Department. For all other businesses not falling under these categories, owners must contact the AG for information about specialty licenses.

While North Dakota issues thousands of business licenses every year, the time needed to gather documents, submit forms, and research tax information can take entrepreneurs away from the nuts and bolts of opening a business. As professional business licensing agents, we can do all this paperwork for you so the grand opening of your enterprise is not delayed.

Explore Local Business License Requirements in North Dakota

Explore your local licensing authority requirements by clicking on your county in the list below. You can further drill down to your city to better understand all of your business license and permit requirements. Don't forget that if you're providing services in more than one jurisdiction in North Dakota, you will need to review your business license requirements in every city/county in which you're doing business.

Get Requirements for Your North Dakota Business License

No matter how large or small your business is, Business Licenses, LLC can provide you with all you need to get a business license in North Dakota (ND). We also can provide you with the North Dakota state business license requirements that are specific to your industry.

Professional Help for Getting Business Licenses in North Dakota

Beyond discovering and comprehending requirements for how to get a business license in North Dakota (ND), many organizations spend valuable time on the application process itself. Business Licenses, LLC provides professional assistance for collecting all of your North Dakota business license requirements, filling in the paperwork, and submitting them to the proper authorities in North Dakota. A Business Licenses, LLC expert will talk with you and complete the North Dakota business license applications on your behalf, regardless of complexity. We will then submit your North Dakota business license applications online (wherever possible) or send you forms that are ready for you to sign, date, and drop in the mail.



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