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Starting a business in Gainesville requires a Local Business Tax Receipt through the Finance Department. Base fee: $50–$500. No state business license. No state income tax. Local Business Tax Receipt required by most cities/counties.
Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)
State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration
County: health department permit + fire inspection
City: business licence/tax certificate
Estimated total: $50–$500 depending on permits and inspections.
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