Start a Specific Business in Delaware

Industry-by-industry guides to licenses, permits, startup costs and first steps for 29 kinds of Delaware business.

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a Courier and Delivery BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Catering BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Junk Removal BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Handyman BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Bakery BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Towing BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Coffee Shop BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Lawn Care BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Contractor Business: $75 Division of Revenue License, 0.6472% Gross Receipts Tax and the Labor Notice and Workers' Comp PrerequisitesLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →an Electrician Business: Board of Electrical Examiners Licenses, $203 Master Application and 6 Years Under a MasterLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Plumbing or HVAC Business: Master-Only Licensing, $173 Fee, $1,500 to $6,000 Fines and No Journeyman LicenseLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Hair Salon or Barber Shop: $142 Shop License, $128 Cosmetologist Fee and March 31, October 31 and June 30 RenewalsLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Daycare: Office of Child Care Licensing Rules Under the Delaware Child Care Act (14 Del. C. 30A)Licenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Home Care Agency: DHCQ Personal Assistance Services Agency License, $250 Application and $100 Annual FeeLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Restaurant: Restaurant Retailer License at $75, 0.6472% Gross Receipts Tax and the DPH Food PermitLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Cottage Food Business: $30 DPH Registration, No Online Sales and the $50,000 On-Farm RouteLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Food Truck Business: DPH Mobile Unit Plan Review, Restaurant Retailer License and Local PermitsLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Bar or Liquor Store: Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses, $1,000 Biennial for Restaurants and Package Stores and $500 for Beer-Only TavernsLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Brewery, Distillery or Winery: $1,500 Biennial Licenses by Barrel Tier, $2,000 Brewery-Pub and $8.15 per Barrel ExciseLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Cannabis Business: Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Licenses, $10,000 Biennial Retail Fee and 40% Social Equity RateLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Short-Term Rental Business: 4.5% State Rental Tax, $25 Accommodations Intermediary License and Beach-Town Rental LicensesLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Bed and Breakfast, Inn or Hotel: 8% Lodging Tax, $25 Per Room License and the 6-Bedroom Hotel TestLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Seasonal Beach or Boardwalk Business: $25 Transient Retailer License, 0.7468% Only Above $3,000 and Town PermitsLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Commercial Crabbing or Fishing Business: Crab Pot Licenses From $28.75 to $115 and the 500-Pot Vessel CapLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Farm Stand or U-Pick Business: The Gross Receipts Tax Exemption for Unprocessed Farm Products and Where Processed Goods DifferLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a House Flipping or Real Estate Development Business: The Statutory Real Estate Developer Contractor License and the 30 Percent ElectionLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →an Online Store or Retail Business: $90 Retailer License, 0.7468% Gross Receipts Tax and the Out-of-State Delivery RuleLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Consulting, Freelance or Tech Business: $75 General Service License, 0.3983% Gross Receipts Tax and Operating vs FormationLicenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →a Pawn Shop, Secondhand or Scrap Metal Business: $50 State Police License and a Reporting System Subscription up to $300Licenses, permits and startup costs in DelawareRead the guide →