Michigan Business License

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General Business License Requirements for Michigan.

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

Michigan General Business Licenses

Michigan Business License

Not required



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

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

Local General Business Licenses

Lansing Business License

Not required



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

Lansing does not have a general business license requirement.

City of Wixom Business License

Agency:City of Wixom Fire Department Business License Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee based on business size. See new business packet.  Invoice will be sent once application is obtained. 

 

Required Attachments:

1. A business emergency contact and alarm information (if applicable) 

2. Hazardous Chemical Survey 

3. Certificate of Occupancy 

4. State Licenses (if applicable) 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Base on business size. Invoice will be sent once application is obtained. 

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Notes:

The City of Wixom Fire Department will automatically send renewal paperwork to every business in the city, every year, several months before the current license expires.

City of Wyoming Business License

Agency:City of Wyoming (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Business License Registration Application

Filing Method:

In person, mail or email

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on the business services provided.

Notes:

The specialty businesses listed below require an addendum to be submitted along with the Business License application and specific fee(s).

Specialty Business Types:

  • Adult Book Store
  • Dance Hall
  • Fertilizing Services for Lawns, Shrubs and/or Trees
  • Gasoline Service Station
  • Going Out of Business/Auction
  • Massage Establishment
  • Pawn Shops/Second Hand Stores
  • Rubbish Hauler
  • Vendors/Solicitors
  • Snowplow

Registration Renewal

Form:

Business License Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

In person, mail or email

Agency Fee:

Fees depend on the business services provided.

Due:

Licenses are renewed annually in January for all businesses except:

  • Rubbish haulers  (July)
  • Snowplows  (October)

Learn about general business licensing requirements in other states: