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Starting or expanding a business is very exciting and there are many important details to take care of. Hopefully, this page will help you on your quest for success!
Important Steps to Take Before Starting a Business in Longmont. It is recommended that these steps be carried out in chronological order. (extracted from the City's Business Resource Guide):
Applicable for All Businesses (start‐ups, expanding, relocating):
1. Check zoning to confirm that proposed use is allowed in zoning district303‐651‐8330; http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/index.htm
2. Contact the Development Services Center to determine development/building code requirements
303‐651‐8330; http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/index.htm3. Register with the State of Colorado and the Internal Revenue Service
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/businessHome.html
4. Obtain a City of Longmont Sales and Use Tax License
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/finance/sales_tax/doingbus.htm
5. Obtain a Colorado Sales Tax License (if applicable) from the Colorado Department of Revenue
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue/REVX/1176842266427
6. Complete a Lawful Presence Affidavit (sole proprietors)
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/finance/sales_tax/documents/lawful_presence.pdf
7. Determine industry regulations/professional licensing (if applicable) – Department Of Regulatory
Agencies (DORA) http://www.dora.state.co.us/8. Obtain Health Department permits (for food preparation, food sales, child care, etc.)
Boulder County: http://www.bouldercounty.org/government/dept/pages/health.aspx
Weld County: http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/HealthEnvironment/index.html
State of Colorado: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/
9. Obtain other City of Longmont licenses as applicable
Ambulatory Vendor
Amusement Devices
Auctioneer
Contractors
Home Occupation Affidavit
Ice Cream Truck
Junk Dealer
Liquor License
Mobile Vending Cart
Pawnbroker
Public Furnishing/Kiosk (Use of Public Places)
Second Hand Dealer
Sexually Oriented Business
Tree Contractor - call Forestry Division at (303) 651-8449
Use of Public Places (for special events on public property or permanent usage of a portion of public property for business purposes)
10. Obtain sign permit from Development Services Center11. See how the City of Longmont can support you and help you establish or improve your business with incentives, grants, loans and information!
Download the entire Business Resource Guide for information on City programs, requirements and incentives!