How to Apply for a Business License in Texas

You need a business license to operate a business in Texas.

Starting a business, relocating a business or legally establishing a business in Texas requires a business license. Business licensing is an important part of starting and maintaining a business because it allows you to advertise your business and solicit in other ways. The state provides the ability to apply for licensing online from its website.

Things You'll Need

• Employee Identification Number
• Sales permit

Instructions

1. Determine location of business.

2. Provide information on type of business, location and type of business in the "MyTexas Biz" questionnaire.

3. Select either the option to "download forms" or to register with "MyTexasBiz" to apply, pay, view and store application forms online.

4. Complete application for the type of business you will be starting, whether it's in written or electronic form.

5. Mail application and payment to address listed, if you are not registering with the website.

References

• MyTexasBiz

Resources

• Texas: Topics