Hi, There are many types of businesses that you can consider when starting a business. You'll find information pertaining to each type, including necessary licenses. Another good place to start is with a SBA resource partner: SCORE, Small Business Development Centers or Women’s Business Centers. These organizations provide free business counseling and training. To find your nearest SBA resource partner, enter your zip code at SBA Direct.

Are you perhaps confusing registering your business name and entity type with a business license? If you plan to make money from a business activity, you need to register the name and entity type with the office in your state that handles such matters, often the secretary of state's office. Business licenses are issued by communities. Some cities license all business activities; others license only a few. You can find out if you need a business license by making a quick call to your city clerk's office. If you need a business license, you will need to first register your name and entity type, then apply for the license. Your business would be a service business.