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Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

3 Simple Steps to Obtain a Business License To prepare yourself before applying for a City of Chicago business license, you must first decide what type of business you are interested in starting. Prepare a business plan that will suit your short and long term goals. We encourage you to visit BACP online for more information on business planning, connecting with resources and other important information to help you in being successful.

Annual Plastic Bag Recycling Reporting Information Find information on how to report Annual Plastic Bag Recycling.

Business License Exemptions Some Occupations are exempt from city licensing if the occupation/profession is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Business License Forms Business License Forms

Business Licenses City of Chicago Business Licenses listed within sectors of common business attributes.

Debt Collector License

Mobile Food Vendor Licenses Mayor Emanuel introduced an ordinance passed by the City Council to expand mobile food vehicle operations in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Navy Pier Vendor License A Navy Pier Vendor license is required for businesses located at Navy Pier engaged in sales of merchandise or food on indoor and/or outdoor pushcarts/kiosks, which are stationary and in the designated space as per the vendor's lease agreement with Navy Pier.

Outdoor Pay Telephone Information All outdoor pay telephones are regulated by ordinance and the program is administered by the Public Way Unit of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Tax Preparer Business Information Tax Preparation businesses are required to prepare and submit a Disclosure Form pursuant to Municipal Code 4-44-030[1].