For many businesses in Oklahoma there may be a license, permit or other filing action required to operate. If your business type is not covered here, please contact Business Customer Services.
Select Select from one of the listed business types to learn more.If your business will sell a product, you will need a Sales or Use Tax Permit from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC). Register for a sales or use tax permit through the OTC application portal – this step costs $20 plus a handling fee. To start, you will need the Secretary of State Filing Number and EIN obtained previously. Find out if you need to pay sales tax or use tax.
These common business activities do not require a state license. However, licenses for these activities may still be required by counties and municipalities.
Your municipality may require licensing with the city. This is common for taxis, mobile vendors and outdoor sellers, but may apply to other types of businesses. Contact your municipality directly to find out if you need to register your business locally.
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