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| The City of Burlington
does not
require a general business license for most operations in the City; although,
certain operations may require a license or permit from the City (see City Clerk below). All businesses must register with the state and receive a Sales Tax ID
number from the Iowa Department of Revenue. |
| Commercial Businesses are required to be located in a Commercial or Industrial Zoning District as designated by the Official Zoning Map of the City of Burlington. Small businesses that wish to operate out of a home or residence in a Residential Zoning District must contact the Development Department prior to beginning any operation. Such small home businesses are regulated by City Code and may be classified as permitted or special home occupations, which require a Special Use Permit. If work or renovation is to be completed on on a building, please contact a building inspector to see if a permit is required. |
| The following information is provided as a guide to starting a business in this community, particularly a small business. The links are intended to be informational and provide an understanding regarding the requirements of a small business. |
| Burlington City Clerk Information on licenses (permits) required by the City for specific businesses and operations Regulation of Business and Vocations |
(319) 753-8124 |
Applications |
| Iowa Department of Economic Development IDED - Starting a Business Iowa Department of Revenue Sales Tax Licensing |
IDED - 1-800-532-1215 Revenue - 1-800-367-3388 |
Business Resource Workbook Dept of Revenue Starting a Business |
| Des Moines County (Departments Page) Des Moines County Health Department Contact for license: food / beverage establishments |
(319) 753-8290 |
| Burlington Chamber of Commerce Starting a Small Business |
(319) 752-6365 |
| Southeastern Community College Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS) Small Business Development Center |
1-866-SCC-IOWA x8221 1-866-SCC-IOWA x8103 |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission Revolving Loan Fund |
(319) 753-5107 (319) 753-5107 x206 |
Loan Brochure |
| Small Business Administration Iowa Small Business Development Center Iowa Business & Economic Development Agencies |
Cedar Rapids office - (319) 362-6405 | Frequently Asked Questions |
| Development Incentives |