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Find Your Business License Category
Before you apply for a Basic Business License, you need to know your Licensing Category and Business Activity. Describe what your business does in your own words and this tool will show you which selections to make in your application at boss.dc.gov.
You can type a full sentence. Search matches activity names, categories, and everyday terms.
Try:
| Category | Business Activity | Sub-Activity | Also known as |
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Still not sure which to choose?
Choosing the wrong activity can delay your license. Contact us before you apply.
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Some businesses need more than one activity on a single license. If several apply to you, call and we will help you sort it out.