North Dakota Business License

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General Business License Requirements for North Dakota.

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

North Dakota General Business Licenses

North Dakota Business License

Not required



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

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

Local General Business Licenses

Bismarck General Business License

Not required



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

The City of Bismarck does not presently have a general business license, however certain occupations may require a license or permit, specific to that use, to operate.

City of Drayton Business License

Not required



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

Fargo General Business License

Not required



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

The City does not require business licenses for every type of commerce; however, the Fargo Municipal Code does require a City license for certain business activities.

Grand Forks General Business License

Not required



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

The City of Grand Forks only requires a business license for the specific types of businesses listed below. There is not a general business license for most businesses.

Minot General Business License

Not required



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

The City of Minot does not require business licenses.

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