Start a Specific Business in North Dakota

Industry-by-industry guides to licenses, permits, startup costs and first steps for 38 kinds of North Dakota business.

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a Courier and Delivery BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Catering BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Junk Removal BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Handyman BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Bakery BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Towing BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Coffee Shop BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Lawn Care BusinessLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →an Electrician Business: State Electrical Board Licenses, $50 Master and $25 Journeyman Annual Fees and the Master of Record RuleLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Plumbing Business: State Plumbing Board Licenses, $200 Master, $100 Journeyman and Separate Sewer and Water Installer LicensesLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →an HVAC Business: No State License, City Mechanical Licenses and the Fargo-Proctored Reciprocity Exam at $40 Journeyman and $125 MasterLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Hair Salon: Cosmetology Board Licenses, 1,500 Hour School Minimum and the Independent Licensee Booth-Rent LicenseLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Home Inspection Business: SOS Registration, $200 Fee, $50 Renewal by June 30 and $100,000 E&O InsuranceLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Collection Agency: DFI License, $400 Investigation Fee plus $400 Annual and a $50,000 Surety BondLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Security Guard or Private Investigator Business: Board Licenses, $450 Agency Fee and the State Pre-Emption of Local LicensesLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Child Care Business: $20 Family License, $40 Center License, Self-Declaration for Up to 5 Children and Double Fees if Filed LateLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →an Assisted Living Facility: $75 Facility Fee, $10 per Bed for Basic Care and the Two-License ModelLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Home Care Business: License Only for Home Health Agencies and Qualified Service Provider Enrollment for Medicaid Personal CareLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Car Dealership: DOT Dealer License at $100 a Year, $25,000 Bond, No Sunday Sales and the 8-Sales Renewal MinimumLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →How to Get a North Dakota Transient Merchant License: $200 Attorney General Fee, $1,000 to $50,000 Bond and Why Out-of-Town Roofers and Tree Crews Need ItLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Pesticide Application or Pest Control Business: Applicator Certification, $100,000 Financial Responsibility and the Ban on Local Pesticide RulesLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Cottage Food Business: No License, No Inspection, No Sales Cap and the Required Home-Kitchen SignLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Restaurant: $130 Annual License Plus $0.50 per Seat, $100 Administration Fee and the 30-Day Plan ReviewLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Food Truck: $130 Mobile Food Unit License, 30-Day Plan Review and Statewide Reciprocity Between Health UnitsLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Meat Processing Business: $25 Department of Agriculture License, the Custom-Exempt Household Rule and the 1,000-Bird Poultry LimitLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Bar: Local Liquor License First, Then the State License at $50 or $100 and the 2 a.m. Closing RuleLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Brewery: Tax Commissioner License, $500 Taproom Fee, the 25,000 Barrel Cap and Why the Attorney General Does Not Issue ItLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Distillery: $100 Domestic Distillery License, 25,000 Gallons and the 40,000 Gallon Manufacturing Distillery That Must Use ND Farm ProductsLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Smoke or Vape Shop: $15 State Tobacco Retailer License per Outlet, E-Cigarettes Named in the Statute and the June 30 ExpiryLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Hemp or CBD Business: Agriculture Commissioner License up to $350, the Delta-8 Ban and No Food or Supplement MarketingLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →Can You Open a Cannabis Dispensary: The Capped Medical Program of 8 Dispensaries and 2 Manufacturers and No Recreational MarketLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Short-Term Rental: No Statewide STR Law, So the City Decides, and What Fargo, Bismarck and West Fargo RequireLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Bed and Breakfast: DHHS License at $60 a Year, Up to 7 Lodging Units and No Stricter Local Health RulesLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Campground or RV Park: DHHS License Fees from $110 to $505 by Lot Count and the Free Transfer RuleLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Hunting or Fishing Outfitter Business: Game and Fish Licenses from $100, $100,000 Insurance and the Landowner ExemptionLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →an Agritourism Business: Free 5-Year Tourism Division Registration and the Required Liability Notice in Every ContractLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Food Truck in Williston, North Dakota: The $500 City Mobile Food License on Top of the Health Unit LicenseLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →a Short-Term Rental in West Fargo, North Dakota: The Chapter 10-16 License, $500,000 Liability Insurance and Two Off-Street Parking SpacesLicenses, permits and startup costs in North DakotaRead the guide →