Recycling and Trash Bin requirements for Food Businesses
Any business that sells prepared or prepackaged food for consumption off the premises MUST provide cans for trash and
recycling. These cans must be placed within ten (10) feet of the public entrance to the business during the business’ normal hours of operation.
Nuisance Business Law
The Nuisance Business Law was created to address the City’s commitment to reducing chronic nuisance behaviors in and around businesses to
improve the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This new law is critical to improving the quality of life in our business communities.
This law is an empowerment tool for business owners to be part of the solution by combatting nuisance behavior. When businesses are proactive in
deterring nuisance behavior, commercial corridors will prosper and neighborhoods will improve.
Immigrant Assistance Services Provider Legal Duties
Legal Duties of a Provider Services Every immigration assistance provider may only perform the following immigration services: Transcribing responses on a government agency form related to immigration matters, but not advising on answers Translations services- This includes translating information and instructions on a form as well as translating documents from... Learn More
Choosing a Vending Location
Locations throughout the city are designated as prohibited for vending and sidewalk sales
Registering Your Business Name
If you are doing business with a name that is not your own, for example “Jane’s Gift Shop”, you must register the name with the state. The state of Pennsylvania does not require registration if you are operating the business under your own legal name. So, if you are John... Learn More
Body Art, Tattoo, and Body Piercing Regulations
Please visit our Tattoo and Body Art Licensing page
Firearms – Storage, License Information
This permit is no longer required by the City of Philadelphia.
Laying Off or Firing Employees
Information on laying off or terminating employees and Pennsylvania employment law.
Register a Trademark
While you are not required to register your mark, there are certain advantages to owning a federal Trademark registration.
Obtain Federal Tax ID Number
Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your business and the type of tax returns you file.