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Licenses and permits for a streetwear apparel shop
Q: Which licenses and permits should I expect for a streetwear apparel shop?
A: This is the list that goes with a streetwear apparel shop. It is the paperwork a business like yours commonly meets, and we sort out which pieces are yours.
1. Business license: A business license for an apparel shop MAY ask whether you design your own pieces or resell brands, how you sell and where the inventory is kept.
2. Home occupation permit: A home occupation permit MAY apply if racks and shipping boxes fill part of your home, usually with limits on pickups and delivery vehicles outside.
3. Sales tax permit: A sales tax permit MAY be needed because apparel sales are generally taxable, and drops that ship to buyers in other places can raise extra collection questions.
4. Textile labeling statement: Garments sold under your own label may require tags with fiber content and care instructions.
5. Wholesale account documentation: Brands you buy from may require proof of a registered business before they sell to you.
6. Insurance certificate: Pop-up markets often ask for proof of liability coverage.
7. Employer registration: Once people are on the payroll, you MAY also need an employer ID, a withholding account and workers' compensation coverage.
8. Company papers: A DBA, an LLC or a tax ID number MAY make sense for your streetwear apparel shop, and we prepare all of these documents on this site, so everything can be ordered in one place.
One service fee covers more than one license. If you order a business license and it turns out you also need another one, for example a home occupation permit, we obtain both for the service fee of the business license. Annual tax and application fees charged by the govt are not part of our service fee: we find the applications and fill them out for you.
The upside, with all five senses
Social media lets one great photo sell a whole run, and a loyal community returns for each new season.
A small scene
Dante unboxed the first run of Concrete Orchid hoodies and hung the license above the steamer.
A cautionary example
A customer claims your hoodie's zipper broke and caused an injury, and the claim goes to the shop owner.
Codes and counts
Business code (NAICS): 458110 (Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers), formerly 448140. This page lists 8 paperwork items for a streetwear apparel shop, and each one is marked as something you MAY need, since we confirm which apply.
Tip: Keep size charts accurate, because fit questions cause most returns.
Streetwear is the only industry where selling out in an hour is considered a bad launch if you didn't stock enough.
Ready when you are: start your order and we will find out what applies to your streetwear apparel shop, fill out the applications and keep the paperwork moving. |