Federal Licenses/Permits

If your business is involved in activities supervised and regulated by a federal agency, you may need to obtain a federal license.

The Small Business Administration also provides the following tips for maintaining a federal business license:

When signing up for a license, permit or registration, keep track of those that need to be renewed on a regular basis and keep a calendar of renewal dates.
Maintain a copy of all licensing applications and forms in your business records.
Make sure you follow rules for displaying your licenses or permits. Most states and localities require business to prominently display their business licenses so customers can see them.
If you are thinking of expanding your business by increasing the size of your building or launching a new product or service, you may need additional business licenses