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Food Manufacturer for Wholesale

If you want to run a business that manufactures, processes, or wholesales food, you need a Food Manufacturer License.

For example, soft drink bottling companies and food distribution centers need this license.

Please visit our Food Manufacturer License page.

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Obtain a Business Income and Receipts Tax ID

Every individual, partnership, association and corporation doing business in Philadelphia must file a Business Income and Receipts Tax Return in whether or not they earned a profit during the preceding year. Rental activities are usually considered business activities.

Obtain a Commercial Activity License

An Activity License is required for all businesses and non-profits operating in Philadelphia. This includes businesses that are located outside the city limits but do some or all of their business activity in the City.

Food Manufacturer License

This form is required to obtain a license to manufacture processed or wholesale food excluding food establishments which deal only in prepackaged food.

Starting Your Food-related Business

If you serve, sell or prepare foods or beverages you will need to read this guide carefully to ensure compliance with all local regulations.

Have a Recycling Plan

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Zoning and Use

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