When starting a business in a particular jurisdiction, it is necessary for a company to obtain a business license in most cases. A business license is a document that grants a company / person the right to operate in that jurisdiction.

Whether your company is a physical or online-based business, a home-based or large-scale one, you still need to get the licenses to legally run your business in the jurisdiction. Each place of legal domicile has different requirements in terms of business licenses and permits. A company may be required to acquire more than one license or permit. Types of business licenses that your company must get may also depend on the business nature, products the company sells, and the local government regulations.