Idaho Business License

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General Business License Requirements for Idaho.

Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Idaho.

Idaho General Business Licenses

Idaho Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.

Idaho does not have a general business license at the state level, but local licenses are often required.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

Local General Business Licenses

City of Boise Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Boise.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

Bonners Ferry Business License

Agency:City of Bonners Ferry Permits and Fees Office (ID)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$10

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

Renewal applications are mailed to license holders prior to the due date.

City of Burley Business License

Agency:City of Burley - City Clerk's Office (ID)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$25

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of Central District Health Department Certificate, if applicable

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Licenses are issued in perpetuity as long as all of the information stays the same. If the name or address of the business changes, you must submit a new initial application and fee. 

City of Eagle Business License

Agency:City of Eagle Clerk/Treasurer's Office (ID)

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by June 30.

City of Hailey Business License

Agency:City of Hailey Community Development (ID)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$164 application fee + $5 municipal processing surcharge + $109 sign permit (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal invoices are mailed before the license expires.

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$82 + $2 municipal processing surcharge

Due:

Annually on the anniversary of the original approval date.

Kimberly Business License

Agency:Kimberly Planning and Zoning Department (ID)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Business License

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually

City of Kuna Business License

Agency:City of Kuna Clerk's Office (ID)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $27.00 for 1-Year License
  • $54.00 for 3-Year License
  • $81.00 for 5-Year License

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $14.00 for 1-Year License
  • $28.00 for 3-Year License
  • $42.00 for 5-Year License
Due: Annually by the anniversary date of issuance. Licensees may alternatively elect to renew on a one-year, three-year or five-year cycle.

McCammon Business License

Agency:McCammon City Hall (ID)

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$10 if filed before December 31; otherwise, $25.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Meridian General Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Meridian.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

Mountain Home General Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Mountain Home.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

City of Sandpoint Business License

Agency:City of Sandpoint - Business Licensing Office (ID)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$61.50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$31

Due:

Annually by December 31

Star General Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Star.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

Ada County General Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Ada County.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

Blaine County General Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Blaine County.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

Elmore County General Business License

Not required



General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Elmore County.

Eligible for Managed Service?Yes

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