| Aurora Business License (New Business) |
City of Aurora Finance Department — Licensing Section |
Start First |
| Home Occupation — Zoning Compliance (if training clients at home) |
City of Aurora Planning & Development Services |
Start First |
| Building Permit (Tenant Improvements for Studio Space) |
City of Aurora Building Division |
Start Soon |
| Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) — if moving into a new or previously vacant commercial space |
City of Aurora Building Division |
Start Soon |
| Sign Permit (wall/window/exterior signs) |
City of Aurora Building Division |
Also Recommended |
| Park & Open Space Permit (if conducting paid sessions in city parks) |
City of Aurora Parks, Recreation & Open Space |
Start Soon |
| Fire/Life Safety Inspection (as required for studio occupancy or specialized equipment) |
Aurora Fire Rescue — Fire Marshal’s Office |
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
Start Soon |
| Trade Name (DBA) Registration — Colorado |
Colorado Secretary of State |
Start Soon |
| State Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation) — Colorado |
Colorado Secretary of State |
Start Soon |
| Colorado Sales Tax License (only if selling supplements/merchandise) |
Colorado Department of Revenue |
Also Recommended |
| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if you hire employees) |
Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation (regulator); policy from private insurers |
Start Soon |
| General Liability/Professional Liability Insurance |
Purchased from private insurers (not a government fee) |
Also Recommended |
| CPR/AED Certification (industry standard) |
American Red Cross or American Heart Association |
Also Recommended |
| Fitness Professional Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, or equivalent) |
NASM / ACE / ACSM / ISSA / NSCA (NCCA-accredited certification bodies) |
Start Soon |
| Arapahoe County Business Personal Property Return / Personal Property Tax |
Arapahoe County Assessor |
Start Soon |
| Colorado Employer Registrations: State Withholding & Unemployment Insurance (if you hire employees) |
Colorado Department of Revenue (withholding); Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (unemployment/UC‑FEES) |
Start Soon |