Do you need a business license to do this??

Question

My 10 year old daughter and her best friend want to open like a grooming-type place. They say that they are going to bathe, comb, and freshen up peoples' dogs. Do they need a license for this??

Thanks!!

Answer 1

I recommend you call your local town hall and ask for the business licenses person or department.

My guess is that they do not need any license.

Great idea! Make sure they throw in walking. How about offering to feed indoor cats twice a day for people on vacation? Easy and valuable and fun.  

Answer 2

Actually, you would be the one who needs the business license, your daughter is to young to sign contracts, including the business license application.  

If you plan to do this out of your home, you may run into problems with zoning and permit requirements.  Check it out with the planning and/or zoning office for your city.  If they do it at the customer's house, there probably wouldn't be a problem with zoning, but you would have to be there with them for their safety.