Thanks Chevy for your input! Wildstang- I entered your location and business type into Business.gov's license and permit tool, and came up with this list of licenses and permits according to your industry and state. For more information, please check out Business.gov's: Automotive Industry Guide and Iowa State Guide Message Edited by NicoleD on 12-10-2009 05:48 PM

      Terry   The best way I found out what you need to start a body shop is go to the government pages for your state and search your state and start business,one requirement is probably sales tax license, business license, but make sure if you hire employees you research all the proper requirements. We are now in a battle between the state and the employee being unfair to us, so BE CAREFUL     CHEVY