After starting your new business, whether it is an LLC or corporation, obtaining state specific business license will be a key component to protecting your company and its assets. A business license assures that your business complies with safety and tax regulations within your jurisdiction and intends to function under the local governing laws. The first step in this process would be to research any legislation that applies to your company on any federal, state, county, and local level. While this task can appear overwhelming at first, if you use a company like American Incorporators, they take the stress off of digging through legislation and provide you and your company with five key services by utilizing their Business License Compliance Package.