Every license to open, city by city
The 66 cities brands are expanding into fastest, 12 kinds of business and 287 official forms: every filing with its agency, order, fee and official link.
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Where brands are expanding
- New York CityUnited States
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All 18 guides - Los AngelesUnited States
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All 18 guides - HoustonUnited States
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All 19 guides - San FranciscoUnited States
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All 18 guides - San JoseUnited States
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All 18 guides - ChicagoUnited States
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All 17 guides - SeattleUnited States
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All 17 guides - BostonUnited States
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All 17 guides - MiamiUnited States
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All 17 guides - DallasUnited States
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All 19 guides - AustinUnited States
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All 19 guides - Washington, DCUnited States
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All 18 guides - AtlantaUnited States
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All 17 guides - PhiladelphiaUnited States
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All 17 guides - Las VegasUnited States
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All 18 guides - San AntonioUnited States
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All 18 guides - TampaUnited States
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All 17 guides - San DiegoUnited States
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All 18 guides - IrvineUnited States
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All 17 guides - OrlandoUnited States
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All 17 guides - Fort WorthUnited States
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All 19 guides - PhoenixUnited States
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All 18 guides - OaklandUnited States
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All 17 guides - SacramentoUnited States
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All 17 guides - PortlandUnited States
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All 17 guides - PlanoUnited States
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All 19 guides - ArlingtonUnited States
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All 17 guides - Fairfax CountyUnited States
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All 17 guides - EdisonUnited States
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All 17 guides - Jersey CityUnited States
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All 17 guides - DenverUnited States
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All 17 guides - MinneapolisUnited States
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All 17 guides - ColumbusUnited States
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- BeijingChina
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All 14 guides - ShanghaiChina
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All 14 guides - ShenzhenChina
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All 14 guides - GuangzhouChina
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All 14 guides - HangzhouChina
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All 14 guides - ChengduChina
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All 14 guides - ChongqingChina
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All 14 guides - WuhanChina
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All 14 guides - NanjingChina
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All 14 guides - SuzhouChina
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All 14 guides - TianjinChina
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All 14 guides - Xi'anChina
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- LondonUnited Kingdom
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All 13 guides - ManchesterUnited Kingdom
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All 13 guides - ParisFrance
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All 11 guides - BerlinGermany
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All 13 guides - MunichGermany
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All 13 guides - HamburgGermany
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All 13 guides - FrankfurtGermany
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All 13 guides - MadridSpain
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All 12 guides - BarcelonaSpain
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All 12 guides - MilanItaly
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All 11 guides - RomeItaly
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All 11 guides - AmsterdamNetherlands
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All 7 guides - DublinIreland
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- DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
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All 13 guides - Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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All 12 guides - SharjahUnited Arab Emirates
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All 12 guides - RiyadhSaudi Arabia
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All 14 guides - JeddahSaudi Arabia
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All 14 guides - DammamSaudi Arabia
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All 14 guides - DohaQatar
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All 11 guides - IstanbulTürkiye
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Answers
- How do I get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?
- How long does it take to get an EIN?
- Does a foreign-owned single-member LLC have to file Form 5472?
- Do I still need to file a beneficial ownership report (BOIR)?
- How do I become an importer of record in the US?
- Does my business need FDA food facility registration?
- Do I need to register cosmetics with the FDA?
- Do imported consumer products need a certificate of conformity?
- How much do permits cost to open a restaurant in New York City?
- How much do permits cost to open a restaurant in Los Angeles?
- How much do permits cost to open a restaurant in Houston?
- Who needs a Food Protection Certificate in New York City?
- Do I need a seller's permit in California?
- When do I need a sales tax Certificate of Authority in New York?
- Does a foreign company need to register for VAT in the UK?
- How do I register a food business in the UK?
- How do I get a trade licence in Dubai?
- Does a foreign company need a MISA license in Saudi Arabia?
- How does a foreign company open a business in China?
- Do I need a food business license in China?
- Does a new California LLC have to pay the $800 tax in its first year?
- Does a Texas LLC have to file a franchise tax report if it owes no tax?
- Do I need a sales tax permit in Texas?
- How do I get a restaurant permit in New York City?
- How much does a US customs bond cost?
- Can a Chinese investor get an E-2 visa?
- How does a foreign owner get an ITIN?
- Does a Chinese company need a US attorney to file a trademark?
- Do food shipments from China need FDA Prior Notice?
- Is the $800 de minimis exemption still available for imports?
- Does a single-member LLC with no employees need an EIN?
- Do restaurant workers in California need a food handler card?
- Can a foreigner form an LLC in Texas?
Official forms
US federal15
- Form SS-4 (Rev. December 2025)Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Form 5472Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business
- Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR)Beneficial ownership report for foreign companies registered in a U.S. state
- CBP Form 5106 (06/26)Create/Update Importer Identity Form
- CBP Form 301Customs Bond
- ACE Portal Account ApplicationACE Secure Data Portal account for importers
- FDA Food Facility Registration (Form FDA 3537)Food Facility Registration
- Form W-7Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- USPTO trademark applicationUS trademark application
- FDA Prior Notice of Imported FoodPrior Notice for imported food
- Form FDA 5066Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA)
- Form FDA 5067Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA)
- General Certificate of Conformity / Children's Product Certificate (16 CFR 1110)Product safety certificate, filed electronically at entry
- Form FMC-18 (with Form FMC-48 bond)Ocean Transportation Intermediary license
- DOT Form F 5800.2Hazardous materials registration
New York State5
- DOS-1336-fArticles of Organization (New York LLC)
- Certificate of PublicationLLC publication within 120 days
- DTF-17Application for Registration as a Sales Tax Vendor (Certificate of Authority)
- NYS-100New employer registration for unemployment insurance and withholding
- Workers' compensation and disability (DBL/PFL) coverageProof of workers' comp and disability/paid family leave insurance
New York City5
- Food Service Establishment PermitFood Service Establishment Permit
- Food Protection CertificateFood Protection Certificate (course and exam)
- Sign permit (DOB NOW: Build)Sign permit
- Certificate of Occupancy checkCertificate of Occupancy for the use
- Commercial Rent TaxCommercial Rent Tax registration and returns
California8
- Form LLC-1Articles of Organization (California LLC)
- Form LLC-5Application to Register a Foreign LLC
- FTB 3522LLC annual tax ($800)
- CDTFA seller's permit (online registration)Seller's permit
- DE 1Registration Form for Commercial Employers
- SB 54 producer registrationPackaging producer registration (EPR)
- Proposition 65 warnings (no filing)Proposition 65 warning labels
- Food Safety Certificate (Health and Safety Code 113947.1)Certified food protection manager
City of Los Angeles4
- Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC)City of Los Angeles business tax registration
- Application for Building Permit and Certificate of OccupancyBuilding permit and Certificate of Occupancy
- LAFD operational fire permitsFire permits for high-piled storage and hazardous materials
- Hazardous Materials Business Plan (CERS)Hazardous materials business plan
Los Angeles County2
Texas8
- Form 205Certificate of Formation (Texas LLC)
- Form 304Application for Registration of a Foreign LLC
- Form 503Assumed Name Certificate (DBA)
- AP-201Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit Application
- Franchise Tax Report and Public Information Report (05-102)Franchise tax annual report
- Employer registration (unemployment tax)Unemployment tax account
- Certified Food Manager certificate (DSHS-licensed exam)Certified food manager
- Accredited food handler course (each food employee)Food handler certificates for staff
Houston5
- Certificate of Occupancy (HPW Code 1106)Certificate of Occupancy
- On-premises sign permit (HPW Code 1112)Sign permit
- Food establishment plan reviewFood establishment plan review
- Food Dealer permit (HHD1003)Food dealer permit
- Fire prevention permitsFire permits for hazardous materials and high-piled storage
China, national6
- 企业设立登记（营业执照）Company registration and business license
- 新办纳税人涉税事项（电子税务局）Tax setup and invoicing (new taxpayer)
- 单位社会保险登记与员工参保Employer social insurance and housing fund
- 进出口货物收发货人备案Customs registration for importers and exporters
- 食品经营许可证Food business license
- 公众聚集场所投入使用、营业前消防安全检查Fire safety check before opening
United Kingdom, national6
- Register a private limited company (IN01)Company incorporation
- VAT registrationVAT registration
- Register as an employer (PAYE)Employer registration (PAYE)
- EORI numberEORI number for importing
- Register a food businessFood business registration
- Premises licencePremises licence (alcohol or late-night hot food)
France, national4
Germany, national4
Frankfurt1
Spain, national3
Netherlands, national2
Ireland, national3
Belgium, national1
Portugal, national1
Switzerland, national1
Austria, national1
Sweden, national1
Denmark, national1
Norway, national1
Finland, national1
Dubai3
United Arab Emirates, national2
Saudi Arabia, national7
- Investment licenseForeign investment license
- Commercial RegistrationCommercial registration
- Commercial activity license (Balady)Municipal license
- Tax, VAT and Zakat registrationTax, VAT and zakat registration
- Employer registrationSocial insurance employer registration
- Safety license (Salamah)Civil Defense safety license
- Establishment and product registrationFood importer registration
Qatar, national3
Kuwait, national2
Bahrain, national1
Oman, national1
Türkiye, national2
Egypt, national1
Jordan, national1
Israel, national3
WA3
MA4
FL5
- Articles of OrganizationLLC formation
- Form DR-1 (Florida Business Tax Application)Florida sales tax and reemployment tax registration
- Certified food protection manager (section 509.039, Florida Statutes)Certified food protection manager
- Food service plan review (with the license application)Food service plan review
- Permanent food service license (seating or non-seating)Florida public food service license
Washington, DC7
- Basic Business LicenseCorporate registration and basic business license
- Form FR-500 (Combined Business Tax Registration)DC tax registration
- Employer registration (Employer Self-Service Portal)Unemployment insurance employer registration
- Certificate of Occupancy (Certifi)Certificate of Occupancy
- Food establishment plan review (ProjectDox)Food establishment plan review
- Application for ID Cards (Certified Food Protection Manager)DC certified food protection manager card
- Food Services basic business license (BOSS)Food services business license
GA3
PA2
NV3
NJ2
San Jose5
- Register for a Business Tax CertificateCity of San José Business Tax Certificate
- 310 Building Permit ApplicationBuilding permit for a tenant improvement
- Fire Protection Systems permitFire protection system permit
- Building final inspectionBuilding final inspection
- Signs - Sign Permit ApplicationSign permit
SCC2
San Francisco7
- New Business RegistrationSan Francisco Business Registration Certificate
- Affidavit for Formula Retail EstablishmentsFormula retail (chain store) affidavit
- DPH Plan Review ApplicationFood facility plan check
- Form 3/8 Building Permit ApplicationBuilding permit for a tenant improvement
- Health Permit to OperateHealth permit to operate a food facility
- Sign and awning permit (PermitSF)Sign and awning permit
- Operational Permit Application (Place of Assembly)Fire Department place of assembly permit
Dallas6
- Certificate of Occupancy Application and Land Use QuestionnaireCertificate of Occupancy
- Commercial Alteration Addition PermitBuilding permit for tenant finish-out
- Food establishment health plan reviewFood establishment plan review
- Food Establishment Permit Application (CCS-FRM-424)Food establishment permit
- Sign Permit (DallasNow)Sign permit
- Commercial Cooking Fire-Extinguishing System permitKitchen hood fire-extinguishing system permit
Austin7
- Certificate of Occupancy (change of use)Certificate of Occupancy
- Commercial Building Permit Web FormBuilding permit for a tenant finish-out
- Food Enterprise Plan Review ApplicationFood establishment plan review
- Pre-Opening Inspection ApplicationPre-opening health inspection
- Food Enterprise Operational Permit ApplicationFood enterprise permit (fixed food establishment)
- Sign Permit (AB+C)Sign permit
- Hazardous Materials Storage Permit (AB+C)Hazardous materials storage permit
San Antonio2
Tampa2
San Diego4
Irvine3
Orlando2
Fort Worth3
AZ2
Phoenix3
Boston4
Atlanta3
Oakland4
Sacramento3
Seattle3
Las Vegas5
- General Business License (online portal)City of Las Vegas business license
- Clark County Business License ApplicationClark County business license
- Food Handler Safety Training CardFood handler cards for staff
- Health Permit Application with plans (05/2022)Food establishment plan review
- Health Permit Application (food establishment)Food establishment health permit
Chicago3
Philadelphia5
- Philadelphia Tax Center new taxpayer registrationPhiladelphia tax account (BIRT and Wage Tax)
- Commercial Activity License (eCLIPSE)Commercial activity license
- Food Safety Certification applicationPhiladelphia food safety certificate
- Plan Review for Stationary Food Businesses (2025)Food business plan review
- Food Preparation and Serving License (eCLIPSE)Food preparation and serving license
VA3
Arlington3
Fairfax County4
- Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)Fairfax County business license (BPOL)
- Non-Residential Use Permit (Non-RUP)Non-Residential Use Permit
- Food establishment plan review (PLUS)Food establishment plan review
- Food establishment permit application (PLUS)Food establishment permit to operate
Edison2
Jersey City2
Miami3
Denver4
MN3
Minneapolis2
Columbus3
OH2
Portland3
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