Business License

[HLS]

I have been cutting lawns part-time for a handful friends and neighbors for a quite some time now, and enjoying every minute of it, especially the extra $cash! Recently I was approached and asked if I would like to have two pretty decent contracts cutting the common ground areas in the surrounding neighborhoods. They are worth over $5K a piece, and very doable. So of course I said yes. But I had to OFFICIALLY start the business first. So I formed an LLC, got an insurance quote (I think $700 is a little high, but I can live with it), and got my Employee ID Number. Question: Do I have to get a license too? Do you need a license to cut grass commercially? If so, how do you get one in the state of Maryland?

Cheers!
-HLS

[1BadHawk]

HLS: No you dont need a license to cut grass in maryland. As long as what your doing is a service no license is required. If you do any digging, you do need a license. Any kind of constructions, renovations, installation of irrigations, any thing like that yes. But if all your doing is mowing, no.

[Team Gopher]

Hi HLS,

Here is a link with more information on business licenses in your state.

http://www.blis.state.md.us/

[HLS]

Thanks for the responses, guys. Much appreciated. HLS

[CuttingEdgeLawnService-SL]

no ya don't have to have a liscense PERIOD! i don't and i am doing great!!!!!!!

[Allen's Lawn Care]

Check to see if your suppost to charge sales tax.

Also call your city appraisel office and see if your going to have to pay property taxes on your business.