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Question:   What kind of permits and licenses are generally required to start my business in El Paso, Texas

Answer:   In opening a business in El Paso, Texas, depending on the business comtemplated, a prospective business owner should investigate what laws, regulations and ordiances apply to his/her type of business at the local, state and federal levels. For example, at the local level an assumed-name registration is required from the County of El Paso, a business license may also be required depending on the nature of the business or occupation, and depending on the location of the business, one has to meet zoning laws, building codes, health and environmental regulations; signage codes; businesses are required to render business personal property with the Central Appraisal District, and similar regulations and ordiances. In most states if your business isn't a corporation, and your full name isn't in the name of the business), you are required to register under what's called a Trade Name Registration. In Texas, if you plan to sell goods or taxable services in or purchase goods or taxable services for use in Texas from vendors that do not have sales or use tax permits, you are required to file a Sales and Use Tax permit. Some business types such as liquor stores, construction contractors, special trades, auto body shops, barber shops, salons, real estate agents, day care centers, brokers also require specific state licensure. Other businesses are regulated for pollution control of water, air and hazardous waste by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (State EPA). Also, if business plans to hire employees, the business owner must register for an State Unemployment Tax number with the Texas Workforce Commission even if you are hiring one employee. On the federal level, a business must also file for a Business I.D. (Employer Identification Number) from the Internal Revenue Service if it plans to hire employees. All employers are also required to verify its employees employment eligibility (I-9) and maintain employee verficiation records by the U. S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. Refer to our Online Resources link to Business Permits & License at this website. Or, contact our On-line Business Counseling services for specific free confidential advice.

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