Delaware Business License Information

Important Point:

• A business license is required for certain types of businesses in Delaware.

How to Get a Business License in Delaware:

• Visit the One Stop Business Registration & Licensing website to register your business entity, apply for a Federal Employer Identification number, and purchase your State of Delaware business license.
• Contact your local city or county government offices for specific zoning, permitting, and licensing regulations.
• Certain professions also need to obtain a license with the Delaware Division of Professional Regulations. See their website for a list of applicable professions.

Delaware State Sales Tax:

• Delaware has no sales tax on consumers
• There is tax on gross receipt of most businesses.
  • Business and occupational license tax rate ranges from 0.096% to 1.92%. Click here for more details.

Useful Links:

• State of Delaware Division of Corporations
• State of Delaware Division of Revenue
• Start a Small Business
• One Stop Business Registration & Licensing
• Business License Search
• SBA Delaware
• Delaware Small Business Development Center
• Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
• SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business