How to Get a Business License in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Starting a new business requires a lot of preparation and research. One step you should not forget is to obtain the required business licenses. If you are planning on opening a business in Pittsburgh you may need a license from the city, depending on the type of business you are starting. Determining whether you need a license and applying for it are quick and easy processes.
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Instructions
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Navigate to the city of Pittsburgh's website. (See Resources.)
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Click on the "Departments" link in the navigation pane at the top of the website. When you click on this link it will take you to a listing of Pittsburgh city departments. Select the Bureau of Building Inspection link. The bureau handles business licensing.
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Click on the link for "License Information." This link will take you to a list of businesses that are required to be licensed. Examples of such businesses are: pawnbrokers, junk dealers, pool halls, amusement places, transient vendors, street vendors, parking lots, and bed and breakfast establishments. A link to the "License Information" page is located in the Resources section of this article.
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Click on the type of license for which you would like to apply. Scroll through the list and see whether the business you are planning on starting requires a license. If it does, click on the link on the page, and more detailed instructions will be given, including the appropriate fee and what other documents are necessary. In most instances a link to a copy of the license application will be found on the page. Links to the Bureau of Building Inspection application and license and the Pittsburgh Application for Parking Lot/Garage License are found in the Resources section of this article.
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Complete the application and submit it to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Building Inspections with the necessary fee and the other required documents.
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Tips & Warnings
If you need assistance you can contact the Bureau of Building Inspection Business License department at 412-255-2858.
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