Do we need a business license?
Asked by: caroline - 12 March, 2013
We have a S-corp in Virginia. Do we need a biz license do to business in Maryland and Washington D.C?
We offer engineering, construction, and maintenance for the Telecom industry.

We offer engineering, construction, and maintenance for the Telecom industry.
Answered by: Ray Albert - 14 March, 2013
Caroline,
Without knowing the full nature of your business it is hard to answer your question specifically. If these are commercial projects, for example, contracted commercial construction, you would need to file your Virginia S-Corp as a foreign entity in those states and may be required to obtain certain city permits or business insurance policies once you have the foreign entity registration complete.
I would recommend you to consult with a business attorney, and research the specific regulations of each state and city where you would be conducting your business.

Without knowing the full nature of your business it is hard to answer your question specifically. If these are commercial projects, for example, contracted commercial construction, you would need to file your Virginia S-Corp as a foreign entity in those states and may be required to obtain certain city permits or business insurance policies once you have the foreign entity registration complete.
I would recommend you to consult with a business attorney, and research the specific regulations of each state and city where you would be conducting your business.