What are the penalties for businesses operating prior to getting a Business License?

To avoid penalties, a business must obtain a Business License prior to opening to the public. If a business has been in operation without a Business License, it could be subject to fees and penalties for a period of up to 3 prior years in addition to the current year.

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1. What is a Business License?
2. What gives the City the right to require a Business License?
3. Who is required to have a Business License?
4. What is the difference between an in-town business and an out-of-town business?
5. How do I apply for a Business License?
6. How much does a Business License cost?
7. How long is a Business License good for?
8. What if I refuse to purchase a Business License?
9. What are the penalties for businesses operating prior to getting a Business License?
10. What are the penalties for businesses that are late renewing their Business License?
11. Can Business License penalties be waived?
12. Will the Business License fee always be the same?
13. What do I do if I have a change in FIN/EIN/SSN due to business restructuring or purchase of the business?
14. Can I operate two types of businesses under one license?
15. Can other people operate under my license?
16. Are there any other requirements to get a Business License?
17. Who establishes the amount of the Business License fee?
18. How is gross revenue defined?
19. What do I get from the Business License fees that I pay?