Welcome to our video on what business licenses are needed in Rhode Island. This video is presented by Starting Your Business.com and is part of a series on starting a business in Rhode Island. Starting a business in Rhode Island may require licenses or permits from various city, county, state, and federal agencies. However, please note that this video provides only a brief overview of the most common licenses, permits, and registrations that a business may need. It may not include all the ones needed for your specific business. For more detailed information and links to the agencies mentioned in this video, please visit Starting Your Business.com. The first registration you may need is the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as an EIN, from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). An EIN is a unique identification number for a business similar to a social security number for an individual. Sole proprietorships with employees, partnerships, corporations, or LLCs are required to register and obtain an EIN. However, if you are a sole proprietorship with no employees, you can simply use your social security number. To apply for an EIN, you can visit the IRS website at irs.gov. The process takes only about five minutes. If you have any questions, we also have a video on how to apply for an EIN on our site. Unlike some states, Rhode Island does not have a general state business license. However, certain industries and professions are required to register. For example, food-related businesses, accountants, landscapers, auto body repair shops, brewpubs, and more are regulated and need to be registered. Additionally, businesses selling products for retail and some services need to obtain a sales tax permit at the state level. It's important to note that most services are not taxable, but some are. For more information...
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