📍 Town Rule: Chicago — Cook
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Licensing
IL
Chicago Business License
Chicago requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification and permit from the Department of Public Health. Contact Business Affairs to determine the applicable license type.
Official Source:
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
Always verify current information directly with this agency.