The State of Texas does not require a general license. All entities that transact business in Texas are required to register with the Texas Secretary of State or county clerk's office.
The SBA also has an online tool to help businesses assess whether they qualify as small. Depending on the applicable NAICS code, the qualifying threshold for average annual receipts ranges from $2.25 million to $47 million, while the maximum number of employees ranges from 100 to 1,500.
A general business license is not required in Texas.
Most any kind of business selling taxable goods or services in Texas must have a state sales and use tax permit. Although e-commerce businesses often sell products online to customers all over the country, they will also sell to people in Texas, and a tax permit thus becomes necessary.
Texas doesn't require you to obtain a statewide Texas business license. But, just like all other states, it does have license and/or certification requirements for business activities and occupations that require extensive training or expose consumers to potential hazards, including: Medical professionals.
Businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services will need to obtain a sales and use tax permit from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Businesses may also have to register with the Secretary of State and file an annual franchise tax report.
The City of San Antonio does not have a general business license. The type of license or permit needed is based on the product or service you plan to provide. Please view the following link for a list of FAQ's regarding information for starting a business: Launch SA.
If your complaint meets our complaint acceptance criteria, your complaint will be sent to the business within approximately two business days. The business will be asked to respond within 14 calendar days. You will be notified of the business's response when we receive it (or notified that we received no response).
Do I need a Business License? The City of San Antonio does not have a general business license. The type of license or permit needed is based on the product or service you plan to provide.
Submit a complaint or request for Code Services: Call 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000. Report online.