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1. www.chicago.gov › city › enCity of Chicago :: Business Licenses

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   Most types of business licenses can be applied for online, or in-person. When applying in-person, a BACP, Small Business Center (SBC), Business Consultant will help determine what license (s) or permit (s) you need, process your application, and also connect you with business resources.

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2. www.chicago.gov › update_your_businesslicenseCity of Chicago :: Update Your Business License Information

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   • Buy, Sell, Close, Or Transfer Your Business
   • Change Owners Or Corporate Officers
   • Change The Legal Entity Name Or Doing Business as (DBA) Name
   • Expand Or Move Your Business Location
   • Add Business Activities (i.e. Products/Services) to Your Existing Business
   • Cancel A Business License Or End A Business Activity
   • Add Or Remove A Public Way Use Item

   Before you buy, sell or transfer a business, you should check with the SBC to be sure that the business is in good standing. This means that all taxes are current, there are no pending violations or disciplinary actions and all City debts are paid. This is an important step because: 1. For those selling a business, failure to meet the terms above c...

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   If there is a change in the existing licensed ownership or the officers, please come in to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to file the appropriate application. Liquor License Holders - File a change of officer/ownership application within 30 days of a change. Any change in ownership involving someone who owns more than 5%...

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   If you change the legal name or the “Doing Business As” (DBA) name of your business, please file an application to change this information with the SBC within 60 days of the change. Both the Change of Legal Name and Change of DBA application fee is $40.

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   Business Licenses are given to a specific business at a specific location, and cannot be moved from one location to another. If you move your business, please file an application and the new location of your business must be approved by Zoning. A new license is needed at your new business location before you can legally operate at your new location...

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   If you are adding business activities to your existing business, Zoning will need to approve those changes. In order to do this, a new license application will be needed. Application fees may apply.

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   If you are cancelling your business license, or ending a specific business activity, you must do so in writing. Please be clear about what business license or activity you are cancelling. Notifications should be sent to “City of Chicago - Small Business Center, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 800, Chicago, IL 60602” or via email at businesslicense@cityofc...

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   If you need to add or remove a Public Way Use item (e.g. signs, canopies, awnings, benches, sidewalk cafes, etc.) or for more information, please go to ourPublic Way Use page.

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   How do I renew my Chicago business license?

   • Chicago Business Direct is our new platform where you can renew your City of Chicago Business Licenses and your Weighing and Measuring Device certifications. Please click on the "Get Started Online" button at the bottom of the page to begin the renewal process.

   City of Chicago :: Business License Renewal

   www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/bus/svcs/renew_your_businesslicenseonline.html

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   How do I get a business license in Chicago?

   • BACP also regulates the sale of retail liquor in Chicago. Most types of business licenses can be applied for online, or in-person. When applying in-person, a BACP, Small Business Center (SBC), Business Consultant will help determine what license (s) or permit (s) you need, process your application, and also connect you with business resources.

   City of Chicago :: Business Licenses

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   How do I cancel a business license in Chicago?

   • Please be clear about what business license or activity you are cancelling. Notifications should be sent to “City of Chicago - Small Business Center, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 800, Chicago, IL 60602” or via email at businesslicense@cityofchicago.org. Please include your contact information in case we have any questions.

   City of Chicago :: Update Your Business License Information

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   Do I need More than one business license in Chicago?

   • Depending on your business activities, you may need more than one business license in order to be able to operate your business in Chicago. Please contact us, at 312-74-GOBIZ (744-6249), to help you determine which license (s) you need to obtain.

   Business Licensing - City of Chicago

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