| EIN (Employer Identification Number) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Vermont Sales & Use Tax Registration |
Vermont Department of Taxes |
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| Individual Cosmetologist License |
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists |
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| Salon Establishment (Shop) License |
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists |
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| Planning & Zoning — Administrative/Zoning Permit (Change of Use/Tenant Fit-Out) |
City of South Burlington — Planning & Zoning |
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| Sign Permit |
City of South Burlington — Planning & Zoning |
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| Fire Department — Life Safety/Occupancy Review |
City of South Burlington — Fire Department |
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| Assumed Business Name (DBA) Registration |
Vermont Secretary of State |
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| State Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation) — if forming an entity |
Vermont Secretary of State |
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| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if you hire employees) |
Vermont Department of Labor |
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| General Liability Insurance |
Private insurer (industry standard requirement) |
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| VOSHA Workplace Safety Compliance (OSHA-equivalent) |
Vermont Department of Labor — VOSHA |
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| Home Occupation Permit |
South Burlington Planning Department |
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| Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Cosmetology Salon License |
Chittenden County Environmental Health Services |
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| Division of Fire Safety Professional Trade Licensing and Certifications |
Chittenden County Environmental Health Services |
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