Michigan Business Licenses

We help you obtain and maintain licenses for your business or nonprofit nationwide

General Guides & Resources

Get step-by-step guidance for forming and running a compliant organization in Michigan

Licenses for Regulated Industries

Explore resources for firms in licensed professions like engineering and construction.

Corporate Filings

Learn what filings to submit to state agencies throughout an organization’s lifecycle.

Tax Filings

Get all the information you need to register for state taxes or apply for tax exemption.

State Licensing Agencies

Access state agencies responsible for licensing and regulating Michigan organizations.

Local Business Licenses

Find a complete listing of jurisdictions in the state, from county to city to neighborhood.

General Michigan Guides & Resources

These guides provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for starting a business or nonprofit, registering with state authorities, and establishing a compliant organization.

Business Resources:

Annual Report

Fast easy instructions and affordable support for your Michigan annual report.

Business License

Get your Michigan business license. Harbor Compliance assists with initial and renewal registrations in every state.

Construction License

Get your Michigan construction licenses. Harbor Compliance assists with initial and renewal registrations in every state.

Energy Licensing

Licensing guide for energy industry registrations and licenses in Michigan. Find detailed application, renewal, and reporting requirements.

Finance Licensing In

If you are looking to obtain a finance license in Michigan, Harbor Compliance can help.

How to Form an LLC

Total cost, time, and step-by-step instructions to form a limited liability company in Michigan. Do it yourself or purchase our formation service.

How to Incorporate

Total cost, time, and step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate in Michigan. Do it yourself or purchase our incorporation service.

Licensing Resources

Michigan Business Licensing Guides and Information.

Start a Business

Total time, cost, and paperwork to start your business in Michigan today! Our affordable formation services are state-specific.

Nonprofit Resources:

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

Total cost, time, and how to start a nonprofit in Michigan. Instruction and services to assist with your non-profit formation.

Nonprofit Compliance

Comprehensive solutions (and free resources) to help manage your fundraising, tax exemption, license renewals, and other nonprofit compliance activities in Michigan, and across the US.

Michigan Business Licenses for Regulated Industries

Our licensing guides provide a wealth of information including requirements, filing instructions, fees, timelines to licensure, and more for a range of industries and activities.

Michigan Corporate Filings

These web pages provide detailed information on state filings required to form an entity, register a name, gain authority to operate, maintain good standing, and more.

Michigan Tax Filings

Find the information you need to register for state taxes or seek tax exemptions.

Michigan State Licensing Agencies

Below is a listing of the state-level licensing agencies within Michigan that a business should check for business license requirements.

Attorney General - Charitable Trust Section
Board of Pharmacy
Department of Health & Human Services - Medical Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services - Healthy Homes Section
Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Licensing Division
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Fire Services
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Professional Licensing

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Public Service Commission
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: Board of Architects
Department of State - Office of the Great Seal
Department of Treasury
Liquor Control Commission
Minority Supplier Development Council
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program
State Board of Accountancy
State Lottery - Charitable Gaming Division
Unemployment Insurance Agency

Michigan Local Business Licences

Below is a listing of the local jurisdictions within Michigan that a business should check for local business license requirements.

County / Parish

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Alcona County
Alger County
Allegan County
Alpena County
Antrim County
Arenac County
Baraga County
Barry County
Bay County
Benzie County
Berrien County
Branch County
Calhoun County
Cass County
Charlevoix County
Cheboygan County
Chippewa County
Clare County
Clinton County
Crawford County
Delta County

Dickinson County
Eaton County
Emmet County
Genesee County
Gladwin County
Gogebic County
Grand Traverse County
Gratiot County
Hillsdale County
Houghton County
Huron County
Ingham County
Ionia County
Iosco County
Iron County
Isabella County
Jackson County
Kalamazoo County
Kalkaska County
Kent County
Keweenaw County

Lake County
Lapeer County
Leelanau County
Lenawee County
Livingston County
Luce County
Mackinac County
Macomb County
Manistee County
Marquette County
Mason County
Mecosta County
Menominee County
Midland County
Missaukee County
Monroe County
Montcalm County
Montmorency County
Muskegon County
Newaygo County
Oakland County

Oceana County
Ogemaw County
Ontonagon County
Osceola County
Oscoda County
Otsego County
Ottawa County
Presque Isle County
Roscommon County
Saginaw County
Sanilac County
Schoolcraft County
Shiawassee County
St. Clair County
St. Joseph County
Tuscola County
Van Buren County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County
Wexford County

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