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There is no general business license that all businesses in PA must obtain. Depending on your business activity, you may need special registrations and/or licenses with a government agency.

Below are a few common business types which require additional registrations, licenses, or permits (please note that this is not a complete list):

Home Improvement Contractors can file their Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office via the HIC Registration page.

Childcare Providers can register with Department of Human Services.

Food related businesses (e.g. food trucks, convenience stores, etc) should visit the Department of Agriculture website for additional information regarding registration.

To get help with identifying whether you will need special registrations and/or licenses, review the Federal, State, County, and Local Licensing Help Guide, or Contact Us .