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To determine whether you need a Basic Business License and/or to obtain your specific forms and requirements, please select your primary business activity below, then press the Continue To button. Your selection will determine if your business requires licensure to operate legally within the District of Columbia. If you don't see your primary business activity listed below, please use the keyword or NAICS code search below.
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Keyword or NAICS Search


Enter a single keyword or NAICS code, partial keyword or partial NAICS CODE then click Search.
(Ex: "Restaurant", "488410-2", "alc", "456")
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For more information, contact the BBL Info Center at (202) 442-4311 or Ask the Director