Starting a Business in Michigan Cities
City-level guides to starting a business and getting a business license in 5 Michigan cities.
New to this? Start with the Michigan business formation guide, then come back for the specifics.
City Business Licenses
Detroit Business License: BSEED Licenses, Certificate of Compliance and the 2.4% City Income TaxWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Grand Rapids Business License: Clerk Activity Licenses, 1.5% Income Tax and Home Occupation RulesWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Ann Arbor Business License: No General License, Clerk Permits and the Short-Term Rental MoratoriumWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Lansing Business License: Council-Designated Licenses, 1% Income Tax and CannabisWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →Sterling Heights Business License: The Macomb County City That Licenses Every BusinessWho issues it, what it costs, how to applyRead the guide →