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Small Business Center
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312.74.GOBIZ (744.6249) |
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121 N. LaSalle St., 8th Fl., Chicago, IL 60602 |
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Our Mission is to be the “One-Stop Shop” for Small Businesses
The new City Hall Small Business Center will streamline permit and licensing reviews for small business owners and entrepreneurs across the city and offer them a “one-stop-shop” and dedicated staff working with them every step of the way to support their success. Under the leadership of a new Chief Small Business Officer, Roxanne Nava, City Hall will be equipped to advocate for small business owners and entrepreneurs and ensure policies and procedures are implemented in a way that works for small business.
Neighborhood Small Business Growth Strategy
The Neighborhood Small Business Growth Strategy is the City’s first strategy designed for neighborhood small business growth and is the latest initiative to ensure that every part of the city shares in its economic growth and success. The strategy will make new resources and services available to small businesses via the City’s neighborhood chambers of commerce, strengthen the ties between entrepreneurs and their communities, unveil new approaches to driving customers to commercial corridors, and enlist small business in making their communities safer.
The strategy can be accessed at Neighborhood Small Business Growth Strategy.
Business Licenses and Public Way Use Permits
Determine what type of business license and permits are required for your business. Find information about the City’s business license types and public way use permits. Schedule an appointment with a business consultant. Search for a business with a current license. Click here for Business License Reform information.
Liquor Licenses
The City of Chicago is committed to assisting you through the liquor license process. Click for information on the classes of liquor licenses, liquor license forms and eligibility, a quick guide to liquor licenses, information on late hour licenses and the Deleterious Impact / Public Nuisance Ordinance.
Business Education and Workshops
Are you looking into start or expand a business? Click here to connect with business resources, find free workshops, and expert business counseling. The City of Chicago's Office of New Americans and BACP invite small business owners and entrepreneurs to a series of free expos offering business resources on financing, licensing process, tax laws and business networking. Click here for more information. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be at the Small Business Solution Station from 9:30am to 3:00pm on the last Friday of every month.
Apply for a License Online
Apply for your City of Chicago Business License.
Renew Your License Online
Renew your City of Chicago Business License.
Investigations and Inspections
Find guides designed to help businesses understand the city’s requirements and pass inspections. Find the Flagged Business List. Check rules for devices used for weighing or measuring.
Rules and Regulations
Find Rules and Regulations for businesses. Click here Business License Reform information. Click here for Tax Preparer requirements set forth in the Municipal Code of Chicago.
Hearings and Disciplinary Action
Find a list of companies and individuals that have disciplinary actions filed against them. Find weekly hearing schedules and learn about hearing procedures.
Complaints
Voice a complaint with BACP under the following categories: General Consumer Complaint, Consumer Fraud, A Business Operating Without A License, Taxicab Complaint, Cable Television Complaint, Complain About A Liquor License Establishment, Complain About A Restaurant, Complain About A Retail Store or to report a Business Operating Without a License call 311.
