Business License

Ordinance #2020-11-03-845                            License Term is January 1st - December 31st
  • Any company/business doing business in the City of Chelsea is required to have a current business license.
  • If a license is purchased after July 1st, the license fee will be prorated to 1/2 and valid for the remainder of that year.
  • Business licenses are location specific - EACH location must have a current business license
  • Business licenses must be posted in a conspicuous space that can be readily seen.
  • Business licenses have to be renewed yearly no later than February 15th.  
  • Penalties and Interest accrue after February 15th.
  • It is unlawful to operate a business without a license.  Violations can result in a fine of up to $500 & imprisonment for up to 6 months.  Each day shall constitute a separate offense.  A lien may also be placed upon the property (Section 6, 2020-11-03-835).
  • CONTRACTORS - You must submit a copy of the Licensing Board Card/letter (334)272-5030
  • FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS - You must submit a copy of a health permit from Shelby County
  • SALONS/BARBERS - You must submit a copy of the state cosmotology license
  1. How do I obtain a Business License?
  2. How do I get an FEIN number?
  3. How do I calculate the amount I owe for my business license?
  4. What do I do if I don't receive a renewal notice?
  5. Am I required to pay sales tax for my business?
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BUSINESS LICENSE DOCUMENTS

  

  1. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
  2. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE (#974)
  3. FEE SCHEDULE
  4. FEE SCHEDULE (A-Q)