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Why license and what you should do first.
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Dog
License | Kennel License | >>Dog LicenseWHY: Not only is a dog license required for all dogs residing in the State of Ohio (Ohio Revised Code 955), but it is also one form of identification for your pet. If your dog is found wearing the license, we can reconnect you with it. Also, the Animal Shelter will hold a licensed dog up to 14 days. The license fees are also used to fund the Animal Control agency to keep stray dogs from overrunning the county; stray dogs run can run in packs and become dangerous. WHAT TO DO FIRST: If a dog is over 3 months, it needs to be vaccinated against rabies prior to licensing. Dogs over 9 months old receive a discount if they have been spayed or neutered, with exceptions. Click here for more Dog Licensing information WHY: This is available for individuals or companies professionally breeding dogs for sale or hunting. It may be less expensive than purchasing many tags. WHAT TO DO FIRST: You should check with your local Zoning Department if you are professionally breeding dogs for sale, some Zoning Departments do not allow that type of business practice from a residential neighborhood. Click here for a list of Zoning Departments. If you are professionally breeding dogs for sale, and not selling all the dogs to someone who resells them, you should apply for a Vendor’s License, since the dogs would be taxable. See Vendor’s License. For a Kennel License, click here. >>Retail Cigarette Dealers LicenseWHY: According to ORC 5743, anyone who distributes, stores or sells cigarettes in the State of Ohio must have a Cigarette License. WHAT TO DO FIRST: You must first apply, or apply in conjunction with, a Vendor’s License. See Vendor’s License. Click here for a Retail Cigarette Dealers License Application Click here for the Cigarette License Proration Chart >>Wholesale Cigarette Dealers LicenseWHY: According to Ohio Revised Code 5743, anyone who distributes, stores or sells cigarettes to retail establishments in the State of Ohio must have a Cigarette License. WHAT TO DO FIRST: Prior to licensing by our office, contact the Ohio Department of Taxation, Excise Tax Division (614) 466-7026 for any concerns including information regarding other tobacco products, not wrapped in paper. >>Vendor’s LicenseWHY: The license is a Sales Tax Account for the State of Ohio Department of Taxation. WHAT TO DO FIRST: Determining ownership structure is the first step in starting a business. Many companies jump right in and realize they should have decided legal structure first. There are advantages and disadvantages with different structures: Sole Proprietor (Owner), Partnership (General or Limited), Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Corporations (Different Types), Fiduciary, Association, Business Trust, etc. If you are using a business name, you should check the availability with the Secretary of State, and check to see if you should register it with them at (614) 466-3910 or www.state.oh.us/sos/ . You should also check with your local Zoning Department, to see if you may transact a business from the desired address. Click here for more Vendor's Licensing information >>Junk Yard License(For incorporated and unincorporated areas of Franklin County, excluding City of Columbus).
>>Vendor’s LicenseTHE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR BUSINESSES OPERATING A LOCATION IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNTY AUDITOR IF YOUR BUSINESS IS LOCATED IN ANOTHER COUNTY. Changes in Vendor’s Licenses (Effective October 1, 2000):
Click here to determine what type of Vendor’s License to purchase and links to different types of Vendor’s License Applications.
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