Succession Planning
For many business owners, their company is a legacy that they want to continue long after they've exited the business
Shut-off or Transfer Utility Services
How to shut-off or transfer utility services.
Exit Strategies
Depending on your business structure and the circumstances surrounding the change, closing, selling or transferring a business can take from weeks to years.
Understand Types of Financing
So you've tapped the bank – including your piggy bank – and you still need funds for your startup? Don't worry. There are many avenues yet to explore. Consider, with great care and caution, the following sources of financing possibilities.
Use & Occupancy Tax
The Business Use and Occupancy Tax is a levy on the business, trade or other commercial use and occupancy of real estate located in Philadelphia.
Firearms – Storage, License Information
This permit is no longer required by the City of Philadelphia.
Tobacco and Tobacco-related Products Tax
The Tobacco and Tobacco-related Products Tax is paid on items sold by retailers and by vending machines.
Mechanical Amusement Tax
Any machine or device for amusement or entertainment which is operated by the insertion of a coin or token representing such coin, but excluding any machine or device which is operated by a sound production licensee.
Scales License
This license is required to maintain a weights and measures device for commercial purposes or use an electronic scanner or similar automated device to ascertain the price of an item presented for checkout.
Sales and Use Tax
The City of Philadelphia imposes a Sales and Use tax.
Tow Company License
This license is required for the transportation of one vehicle by another service vehicle for a service charge.
Preliminary Plan Review Process
A preliminary plan review may be requested to identify potential code issues, attain code interpretations or seek a variance during the initial design phase of a project. The preliminary plan review and any associated variances are only applicable to the code edition under which the review was conducted. To obtain... Learn More
Project Information Sign Requirements for Construction, Demolition, Addition or Alteration projects
Project information signs are required for all construction, demolition, addition, or alteration projects. Please see the Major Building Requirements and all Other Building Requirements for more details.
Air Permits
The Department of Public Health Air Management Services (AMS) monitors the air quality and enforces city, state, and federal air quality standards in the City of Philadelphia.
Air Permits for Parking Garages and Lots
Any enclosed or below ground parking garage must have a mechanical ventilation system to prevent build up of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. A pre-construction permit must be approved by AMS prior to installing a mechanical ventilation system to assure compliance with AMS requirements.