License & Registration

To legally operate a business in North Carolina, the business owner must secure a proper business license.

State
The State of North Carolina has no single general business license that will ensure compliance with all requirements. Some businesses may be subject to several state requirements while others may not be subject to any. There are over 700 regulatory, state issued and occupational licenses and permits. In addition, a local license may be required for your business
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Business Link North Carolina
1-800-228-8443 Toll Free                                                              North Carolina Department of Commerce
4344 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4344

 

City
Privilege Licenses are required for businesses operating in the Brevard city limits.  However, they are not required for businesses operating outside the Brevard city limits

Contact
Brevard City Hall
151 W. Main St.
                                  Brevard, NC 28712
                                  Brevard City Hall
                                  (828) 884-4080

Business Name Registration
To register your business name, you must fill out an Assumed Name of Business Application.  This application is available at the Register of Deeds Office.

Contact
Transylvania County Register of Deeds
28 E. Main St.
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-3162                                                                           Register of Deeds