Licensing & Business Advisory
Every license and registration has its own agency, its own renewal calendar, and its own way of quietly lapsing if nobody's watching. We track all of it, explain what each one actually requires, and handle the filing.
What's included
Business licenses and occupational tax registration, plus food, liquor, tobacco, and other specialty permits where your business needs them
New entity formation (LLC or corporation), EIN setup, and registered agent service
Secretary of State annual reports, filed on time every year
A deadline calendar for everything above, with reminders before anything comes due — you'll never miss a renewal
Know your own compliance picture
New business owners usually don't know which licenses actually apply to them until something's already overdue. We walk through what each one requires and why it exists — a food license inspection, a liquor license background check, an annual report that keeps your entity in good standing — so you understand your own compliance picture, not just receive a bill for it. Then we handle the applications, the renewals, and the follow-through.
Our Process
A free consultation
We talk through your business type, whether you're forming a new entity or already operating, and which licenses or permits are likely to apply.
Documents & a full diagnosis
Entity documents, EIN, lease, and owner ID, plus a review of what's currently active — Secretary of State standing, business license, sales tax account, and any food, liquor, or tobacco permits.
Applications & renewals, filed
We submit new applications and renewals, and build a deadline calendar covering everything above so nothing lapses quietly.
Confirmation & ongoing reminders
We confirm each license or filing was accepted, then keep the calendar running — reminders before anything comes due, every year after.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which licenses my business actually needs?
It depends on your business type and location — every business needs a base business license or occupational tax registration, and some need food, liquor, tobacco, or other specialty permits on top of that. We walk through what applies to you.
I'm starting a brand-new business — can you help form the entity too?
Yes — LLC or corporation formation, EIN setup, and initial registered agent enrollment are all part of getting a new business ready to open a bank account and apply for licenses.
What's the Secretary of State annual report, and do I need to file it?
It's a yearly filing that keeps your entity in good standing with the state, separate from your local business license. Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee all require it (South Carolina currently doesn't for LLCs) — we track the deadline and file it for you.
What happens if I miss a renewal?
That's exactly what the deadline calendar is for — we track every license, permit, and filing you have and send reminders before anything comes due, so nothing lapses quietly.
Let's map out everything your business needs.
Book a free consultation and we'll tell you exactly what applies to you.
or call (404) 631-6301