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HOUSTON BUSINESS REVIEW
CYA: Legal Checkup
By Shahara Wright
Shahara D. Wright, Business Law Attorney, "Serving businesses from start-up through expansion". You can cantact her by: calling her at (281) 980-2040, sending her an e-mail or visiting her website. For more information concerning Shahara Wright click here.
Received an Employer Identification Number? If you have employees or have a Partnership, Limited Liability Company, or Corporation, you must apply for an EIN. www.irs.gov
Received a sales tax permit? If you business sells goods you need sales tax permit. Even if your business is mixed with labor and sales you need a permit. www.cpa.state.tx.us/
Been made aware of the various licensing requirements for the state? Building contractors, auto mechanics, hairdressers, and private investigators require state licensing. www.state.tx.us/agency/agencies.htm
Been serving alcohol? Make sure you have a state liquor license.
Commercial Permitting & Enforcement Section (713) 837-9555
Received a local license? The need for local licensing depends on the type of business. The County Clerks offices will inform you of the type of license you need for your business. Certificate of Compliance/ Occupancy (713) 535-7730
Been in contact with the Health Department? If you own a restaurant or other food preparation business you need to be in contact with the State Health Department. Food Dealers & Handlers Permits (713) 794-9200
Been made ware of the local building codes? If you will be remodeling commercial space, you will need to check the local building codes to see if you need a building permit. (713) 535-7732
Been running from your home or commercial space? Whether you are working from home or from a commercial space, check local zoning laws. If you live in a condo or planned community, make sure its bylaws allow you to operate a home based business.
Some of these numbers may have changed, however this should give you a head start.
Nothing in this article is intended as legal advice and you should
consult an attorney before making any decisions.
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Shahara Wright
- CYA: Succession Planning for a Major Owner to Leave the Business (June 2006, Issue No. 2, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: Legal Checkup (May 2006, Issue No. 3, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: WHAT IS IN A NAME? (May 2006, Issue No. 1, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND YOUR PROFITS! (April 2006, Issue No. 5, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: HANDLING BUSINESS LAWSUITS (April 2006, Issue No. 1, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: Famous Last Words...Leading to Litigation. (March 2006, Issue No. 4, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: Expanding Your Business Through Franchising (March 2006, Issue No. 3, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: A Lesson on Strategic Alliances, Pt. 2 (March 2006, Issue No. 2, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: A Lesson on Strategic Alliances, Pt. 1 (March 2006, Issue No. 1, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: PAY THE PIPER AND YOUR EMPLOYEES (February 2006, Issue No. 4, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: GET YOUR EMPLOYEES ON THE “GOOD FOOT” (February 2006, Issue No. 3, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: HIRING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (February 2006, Issue No. 2, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: BEWARE OF THE KILLER CONTRACTS! (February 2006, Issue No. 1, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: COVER YOUR ASSETS! Part 4 (January 2006, Issue No. 4, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: COVER YOUR ASSETS! Part 3 (January 2006, Issue No. 3, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: COVER YOUR ASSETS! Part 2 (January 2006, Issue No. 2, Thursday Edition)
- CYA: COVER YOUR ASSETS! Part 1 (January 2006, Issue No. 1, Thursday Edition)
- Shahara Wright, A New Contributor For Houston Business Review (December 2005, Issue No. 5, Thursday Edition)
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