Michigan Business License
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
City of Detroit Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Detroit.
City of Grand Rapids Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Grand Rapids.
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 livonia Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Livonia.
City of Madison Heights Business License
| Agency: | City of Madison Heights - Office of the City Clerk (MI) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 license fee + additional fees for vending and electronic amusement devices, if applicable |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal forms are mailed out prior to the expiration of the license. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $100 license fee + additional fees for vending and electronic amusement devices, if applicable |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Portland Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Portland.
City of Southfield Business License
| Agency: | City of Southfield - Clerk's Office (MI) |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or In-person |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | For the Business Fee License Schedule, please call the Clerk’s Office. |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or In-person |
| Agency Fee: | Fee determined by business type. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Thomas Township Business License
| Agency: | Thomas Township - Community Development Department (MI) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually by December 15 |
City of Trenton Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the City level in Trenton.
Township of Whiteford Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the Municipality level in Whiteford.
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
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| Agency Fee: | Fee based on business size. See new business packet. Invoice will be sent once application is obtained.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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:
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Registration Renewal
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| 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:
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Wayne County Business License
Not required
General Business License licensure is not required on the County level in Wayne County.
Learn about general business licensing requirements in other states:
